About the Red-faced Pytilia
The yellow-winged pytilia, also known as the red-faced pytilia, is an African estrildid finch.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Pytilia hypogrammica |
| Species Codes | refpyt1, YWPY, RFPY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-faced Pytilia belong to?
The Red-faced Pytilia (Pytilia hypogrammica) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-faced Pytilia?
The yellow-winged pytilia, also known as the red-faced pytilia, is an African estrildid finch....
Where can I report a Red-faced Pytilia sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-faced Pytilia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refpyt1, 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
20
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