About the Black-headed Waxbill
The black-headed waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 620,000 km².
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Estrilda atricapilla |
| Species Codes | blhwax1, BHWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Waxbill belong to?
The Black-headed Waxbill (Estrilda atricapilla) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Waxbill?
The black-headed waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 620,000 km²....
Where can I report a Black-headed Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhwax1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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