About the African Firefinch
The African firefinch, also called the blue-billed firefinch, is a common species of estrildid finch found in many parts of Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 5,400,000 km2 (2,100,000 mi2).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lagonosticta rubricata |
| Species Codes | afffin, AFFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Firefinch belong to?
The African Firefinch (Lagonosticta rubricata) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Firefinch?
The African firefinch, also called the blue-billed firefinch, is a common species of estrildid finch found in many parts of Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 5,400,000 km2 (2,100,000 mi2)....
Where can I report a African Firefinch sighting?
You can log sightings of African Firefinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afffin, or on iNaturalist.
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