African Quailfinch
Ortygospiza atricollis
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
10,2 cm
Khối Lượng
11,316666666666668 g
Họ
Estrildidae
Bộ
Passeriformes
Giới Thiệu
The African Quailfinch is a tiny estrildid finch weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 10 cm. It inhabits open grassy wetlands and moist grasslands across Africa, running mouse-like through vegetation and flushing in low, fast flight when disturbed.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 10,2 cm | 4.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 11,316666666666668 g | 0.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
Số Trứng
4-6
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Họ | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Ortygospiza |
| Loài | Ortygospiza atricollis |
Distribution
African Quailfinch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the African Quailfinch endangered?
The African Quailfinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Quailfinch nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
How big is the African Quailfinch?
The African Quailfinch has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 11.316666666666668 g.
What order and family does the African Quailfinch belong to?
The African Quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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