About the Red-headed Finch
The red-headed finch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,600,000 km2 (620,000 sq mi). It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Amadina erythrocephala |
| Species Codes | rehfin1, RHFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-headed Finch belong to?
The Red-headed Finch (Amadina erythrocephala) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-headed Finch?
The red-headed finch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,600,000 km2 (620,000 sq mi). It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe....
Where can I report a Red-headed Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-headed Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rehfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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