About the Black-tailed Waxbill
The grey waxbill or black-tailed waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 670,000 km2 (260,000 sq mi).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Glaucestrilda perreini |
| Species Codes | bltwax1, GRWA, BTWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Waxbill belong to?
The Black-tailed Waxbill (Glaucestrilda perreini) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Waxbill?
The grey waxbill or black-tailed waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 670,000 km2 (260,000 sq mi)....
Where can I report a Black-tailed Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltwax1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
241
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