About the Yellow-bellied Waxbill
The yellow-bellied waxbill is a species of estrildid finch native to East Africa. The bird is now named yellow-bellied swee.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Coccopygia quartinia |
| Species Codes | yebwax2, YBWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-bellied Waxbill belong to?
The Yellow-bellied Waxbill (Coccopygia quartinia) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-bellied Waxbill?
The yellow-bellied waxbill is a species of estrildid finch native to East Africa. The bird is now named yellow-bellied swee....
Where can I report a Yellow-bellied Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-bellied Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebwax2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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