About the Angola Waxbill
The Angola Waxbill (Coccopygia bocagei) is a species of bird in the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 138 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code swewax1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Coccopygia bocagei |
| Species Codes | swewax1, ANWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Angola Waxbill belong to?
The Angola Waxbill (Coccopygia bocagei) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Angola Waxbill?
The Angola Waxbill is a member of the Waxbills and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Angola Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Angola Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swewax1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Waxbills and Allies 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
12
iNat Observations
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