About the Cinderella Waxbill
The Cinderella waxbill is a near-threatened species of estrildid finch found in drier regions of southwestern Angola around the Namibe Province, north and east to the southwest of the Huíla Province and north to Fazenda do Cuito in Huambo, and also in the extreme northwestern part of Namibia. It has an estimated global distribution of 95,700 km2 (36,900 sq mi).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Glaucestrilda thomensis |
| Species Codes | cinwax1, CIWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinderella Waxbill belong to?
The Cinderella Waxbill (Glaucestrilda thomensis) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cinderella Waxbill?
The Cinderella waxbill is a near-threatened species of estrildid finch found in drier regions of southwestern Angola around the Namibe Province, north and east to the southwest of the Huíla Province and north to Fazenda do Cuito in Huambo, and also in the extreme northwestern part of Namibia. It has...
Where can I report a Cinderella Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinderella Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cinwax1, or on iNaturalist.
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