About the Indian Silverbill
The Indian silverbill or white-throated munia is a small passerine bird found in the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions that was formerly considered to include the closely related African silverbill. This estrildid finch is a common resident breeding bird in the drier regions of the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It has also been introduced into many other parts of the world and has become established in some areas. They forage in small flocks in grassland and scrub habitats.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Euodice malabarica |
| Species Codes | indsil, INSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Silverbill belong to?
The Indian Silverbill (Euodice malabarica) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Indian Silverbill?
The Indian silverbill or white-throated munia is a small passerine bird found in the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions that was formerly considered to include the closely related African silverbill. This estrildid finch is a common resident breeding bird in the drier regions of the Middle Ea...
Where can I report a Indian Silverbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Silverbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indsil, or on iNaturalist.
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