About the Jameson's Firefinch
Jameson's firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch, sparsely spread across sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,600,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lagonosticta rhodopareia |
| Species Codes | jamfir1, JAFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jameson's Firefinch belong to?
The Jameson's Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Jameson's Firefinch?
Jameson's firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch, sparsely spread across sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,600,000 km2....
Where can I report a Jameson's Firefinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Jameson's Firefinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jamfir1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
754
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