About the Shelley's Oliveback
Shelley's oliveback, also known as the Fernando Po oliveback, is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 55,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Nesocharis shelleyi |
| Species Codes | fepoli1, SHOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shelley's Oliveback belong to?
The Shelley's Oliveback (Nesocharis shelleyi) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Shelley's Oliveback?
Shelley's oliveback, also known as the Fernando Po oliveback, is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 55,000 km2....
Where can I report a Shelley's Oliveback sighting?
You can log sightings of Shelley's Oliveback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fepoli1, 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
14
iNat Observations
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