About the Green-backed Twinspot
The green-backed twinspot or green twinspot is an estrildid finch found in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Mandingoa nitidula |
| Species Codes | grbtwi1, GBTW, GRTW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-backed Twinspot belong to?
The Green-backed Twinspot (Mandingoa nitidula) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green-backed Twinspot?
The green-backed twinspot or green twinspot is an estrildid finch found in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern....
Where can I report a Green-backed Twinspot sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-backed Twinspot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbtwi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
227
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