About the Quailfinch
The quailfinch is a species of the estrildid finch. It is found in open grasslands in Africa. They are gregarious seed-eaters with short, thick, red bills. They are very terrestrial, with lark-like feet and claws.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Species Codes | quailf1, QUAI, AFQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Quailfinch belong to?
The Quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Quailfinch?
The quailfinch is a species of the estrildid finch. It is found in open grasslands in Africa. They are gregarious seed-eaters with short, thick, red bills. They are very terrestrial, with lark-like feet and claws....
Where can I report a Quailfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Quailfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code quailf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Passeriformes
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