About the Mali Firefinch
The Mali firefinch is a species of estrildid finch found in Western Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 120,000 km2. It is found in Mali and Senegal. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern. It is also the mascot of Mali.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lagonosticta virata |
| Species Codes | malfir1, MAFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mali Firefinch belong to?
The Mali Firefinch (Lagonosticta virata) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mali Firefinch?
The Mali firefinch is a species of estrildid finch found in Western Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 120,000 km2. It is found in Mali and Senegal. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern. It is also the mascot of Mali....
Where can I report a Mali Firefinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Mali Firefinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malfir1, or on iNaturalist.
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