About the Red-headed Bluebill
The red-headed bluebill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Spermophaga ruficapilla |
| Species Codes | rehblu1, RHBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-headed Bluebill belong to?
The Red-headed Bluebill (Spermophaga ruficapilla) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-headed Bluebill?
The red-headed bluebill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a Red-headed Bluebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-headed Bluebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rehblu1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
61
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