About the Fawn-breasted Waxbill
The fawn-breasted waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,800,000 km2. Estrilda paludicola, E. ochrogaster and E. poliopareia have been lumped into E. paludicola.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Estrilda paludicola |
| Species Codes | fabwax1, FBWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fawn-breasted Waxbill belong to?
The Fawn-breasted Waxbill (Estrilda paludicola) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fawn-breasted Waxbill?
The fawn-breasted waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,800,000 km2. Estrilda paludicola, E. ochrogaster and E. poliopareia have been lumped into E. paludicola....
Where can I report a Fawn-breasted Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Fawn-breasted Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fabwax1, or on iNaturalist.
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