About the Brown Firefinch
The brown firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,300,000 km2.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lagonosticta nitidula |
| Species Codes | brnfir1, BRFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Firefinch belong to?
The Brown Firefinch (Lagonosticta nitidula) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown Firefinch?
The brown firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,300,000 km2....
Where can I report a Brown Firefinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Firefinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnfir1, 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
111
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