About the Crimson-rumped Waxbill
The crimson-rumped waxbill also known as rosy-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 830,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Estrilda rhodopyga |
| Species Codes | crrwax1, CRWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-rumped Waxbill belong to?
The Crimson-rumped Waxbill (Estrilda rhodopyga) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-rumped Waxbill?
The crimson-rumped waxbill also known as rosy-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 830,000 km2....
Where can I report a Crimson-rumped Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-rumped Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crrwax1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
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