About the Blue-capped Cordonbleu
The blue-capped cordon-bleu or blue-capped cordonbleu is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Tanzania in East Africa. This small finch does fairly well in captivity given adequate conditions; however, breeding this finch is said to be quite difficult.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Uraeginthus cyanocephalus |
| Species Codes | blccor1, BCCO, BCCB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-capped Cordonbleu belong to?
The Blue-capped Cordonbleu (Uraeginthus cyanocephalus) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-capped Cordonbleu?
The blue-capped cordon-bleu or blue-capped cordonbleu is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Tanzania in East Africa. This small finch does fairly well in captivity given adequate conditions; however, breeding this finch is said to be quite difficult....
Where can I report a Blue-capped Cordonbleu sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-capped Cordonbleu on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blccor1, or on iNaturalist.
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