About the Painted Firetail
The Painted Firetail (Emblema pictum) is a species of bird in the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 138 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code paifir1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Emblema pictum |
| Species Codes | paifir1, PAFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Painted Firetail belong to?
The Painted Firetail (Emblema pictum) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Painted Firetail?
The Painted Firetail is a member of the Waxbills and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Painted Firetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Painted Firetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paifir1, 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
246
iNat Observations
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