About the Lesser Seedcracker
The lesser seedcracker or Nyasa seedcracker is a fairly common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 925,000 km2 (357,000 mi2) and is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified the species as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Pyrenestes minor |
| Species Codes | lessee1, LESE, LSCR, LESC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Seedcracker belong to?
The Lesser Seedcracker (Pyrenestes minor) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Seedcracker?
The lesser seedcracker or Nyasa seedcracker is a fairly common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 925,000 km2 (357,000 mi2) and is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The International Union for Conservation of Natur...
Where can I report a Lesser Seedcracker sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Seedcracker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lessee1, or on iNaturalist.
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