African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
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Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
13,5 cm
Ağırlık
15,966666666666669 g
Familya
Muscicapidae
Takım
Passeriformes
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Hakkında
The African Stonechat is a small, upright chat of open habitats, weighing about 16 g with a wingspan near 14 cm. Males display a striking black head, white collar, and orange-red breast, and the bird habitually perches on prominent low vegetation to scan for insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 13,5 cm | 5.3 in |
| Ağırlık | 15,966666666666669 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-5
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familya | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Saxicola |
| Türler | Saxicola torquatus |
Distribution
African Stonechat has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Mevcut
Not recorded
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External Databases
Sık Sorulan Sorular
Is the African Stonechat endangered?
The African Stonechat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Stonechat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
How big is the African Stonechat?
The African Stonechat has a wingspan of 13.5 cm, weight of 15.966666666666669 g.
What order and family does the African Stonechat belong to?
The African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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