Arabian Waxbill
Estrilda rufibarba
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
9,5 cm
Khối Lượng
8,5 g
Họ
Estrildidae
Bộ
Passeriformes
Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 9,5 cm | 3.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 8,5 g | 0.30 oz |
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Họ | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| Loài | Estrilda rufibarba |
Distribution
Arabian Waxbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Arabian Waxbill endangered?
The Arabian Waxbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Arabian Waxbill?
The Arabian Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 8.5 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Waxbill belong to?
The Arabian Waxbill (Estrilda rufibarba) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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