Arabian Waxbill
Estrilda rufibarba
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<birdfyi-bird slug="estrilda-rufibarba"></birdfyi-bird>The Arabian Waxbill (Estrilda rufibarba) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.5 cm and a weight of 8.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
The Arabian Waxbill is a small estrildid finch from the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa, weighing about 8.5 grams with a wingspan near 9.5 cm. It has a reddish rump contrasting with its otherwise brown and grey plumage, typical of waxbill coloration. It forages for grass seeds in dry scrub and open habitats, often moving in small flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 9,5 cm | 3.7 in |
| Ağırlık | 8,5 g | 0.30 oz |
Koruma Durumu
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familya | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| Türler | Estrilda rufibarba |
Distribution
Arabian Waxbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family