About the Kandt's Waxbill
Kandt's waxbill is a species of estrildid finch found in central Africa. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the black-headed waxbill.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Estrilda kandti |
| Species Codes | kanwax1, KAWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kandt's Waxbill belong to?
The Kandt's Waxbill (Estrilda kandti) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kandt's Waxbill?
Kandt's waxbill is a species of estrildid finch found in central Africa. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the black-headed waxbill....
Where can I report a Kandt's Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Kandt's Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kanwax1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Waxbills and Allies 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
39
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