About the Gray-headed Silverbill
The grey-headed silverbill, also known as pearl-headed mannikin, is a species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 400,000 km2 (150,000 sq mi). It was formerly usually placed in the monotypic genus Odontospiza as Odontospiza caniceps and sometimes placed in the genus Lonchura.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Spermestes griseicapilla |
| Species Codes | gyhsil1, GHSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Silverbill belong to?
The Gray-headed Silverbill (Spermestes griseicapilla) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Silverbill?
The grey-headed silverbill, also known as pearl-headed mannikin, is a species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 400,000 km2 (150,000 sq mi). It was formerly usually placed in the monotypic genus ...
Where can I report a Gray-headed Silverbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Silverbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhsil1, or on iNaturalist.
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