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Black-eared Seedeater

Crithagra mennelli

Least Concern
翼展
16.1 cm
体重
15.333333333333334 g
Fringillidae
Passeriformes

The Black-eared Seedeater (Crithagra mennelli) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.1 cm and a weight of 15.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-eared Seedeater is a small, streaky finch with a distinctive black ear patch contrasting against its pale buff-white face and underparts. It is found in miombo woodland and adjacent open scrublands of central and southern Africa, ranging from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Zimbabwe. It feeds predominantly on grass seeds, often foraging in small flocks on or near the ground.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 16.1 cm 6.3 in
体重 15.333333333333334 g 0.54 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 18 days.

产卵数

2-4

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Crithagra
物种 Crithagra mennelli

Distribution

Black-eared Seedeater has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Black-eared Seedeater endangered?
The Black-eared Seedeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-eared Seedeater nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 18 days.
How big is the Black-eared Seedeater?
The Black-eared Seedeater has a wingspan of 16.1 cm, weight of 15.333333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Black-eared Seedeater belong to?
The Black-eared Seedeater (Crithagra mennelli) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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