About the Zebra Waxbill
The orange-breasted waxbill, also known as the zebra waxbill, is a small sparrow-like bird with a reddish iris, orange breast, red bill and dark olive-green plumage. The male has a red rump, dark bars on the whitish flank and a scarlet eyebrow stripe. The female is duller and smaller than male; it also lacks the male's red eyebrow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Amandava subflava |
| Species Codes | zebwax2, ZEWA, OBWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Zebra Waxbill belong to?
The Zebra Waxbill (Amandava subflava) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Zebra Waxbill?
The orange-breasted waxbill, also known as the zebra waxbill, is a small sparrow-like bird with a reddish iris, orange breast, red bill and dark olive-green plumage. The male has a red rump, dark bars on the whitish flank and a scarlet eyebrow stripe. The female is duller and smaller than male; it a...
Where can I report a Zebra Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Zebra Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code zebwax2, or on iNaturalist.
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