About the Red-winged Pytilia
The red-winged pytilia is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 370,000 km2 (140,000 sq mi).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Pytilia phoenicoptera |
| Species Codes | rewpyt1, RWPY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-winged Pytilia belong to?
The Red-winged Pytilia (Pytilia phoenicoptera) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-winged Pytilia?
The red-winged pytilia is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 370,000 km2 (140,000 sq mi)....
Where can I report a Red-winged Pytilia sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-winged Pytilia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rewpyt1, 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
79
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