About the Purple Grenadier
The purple grenadier is a common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Granatina ianthinogaster |
| Species Codes | purgre2, PUGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple Grenadier belong to?
The Purple Grenadier (Granatina ianthinogaster) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple Grenadier?
The purple grenadier is a common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa....
Where can I report a Purple Grenadier sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple Grenadier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purgre2, 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
823
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