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Red Avadavat

Amandava amandava

Least Concern

About

A brilliantly colored small finch of South and Southeast Asia, red avadavats — also called strawberry finches — display deep crimson plumage with white spots across the body in breeding males. They inhabit tall grasslands, reeds, and scrub near water from Pakistan and India east to Indonesia. Popular cage birds across Asia and now established as introduced populations in parts of Europe, Japan, and the Caribbean. They live in flocks and produce quiet, musical calls.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), and North America (United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (جواثم)

Species

Amandava amandava (Red Avadavat)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ベニスズメ

Chinese 紅梅花雀

Spanish Bengalí Rojo

French Bengali rouge

German Tigerastrild

Portuguese bengali

Russian Тигровый астрильд

Thai นกกระติ๊ดแดง

Similar Species in Amandava

Orange-breasted Waxbill

Amandava subflava

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Avadavat?

The scientific name of Red Avadavat is Amandava amandava. It belongs to the genus Amandava.

What is the conservation status of Red Avadavat?

Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Avadavat live?

Red Avadavat is found in Widely distributed across Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Bahrain, Belgium, France, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands.

What family does Red Avadavat belong to?

Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava) belongs to the genus Amandava, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is Red Avadavat endangered?

No, Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red Avadavat belong to?

Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Red Avadavat?

The closest relatives of Red Avadavat in the genus Amandava include Green Avadavat, Orange-breasted Waxbill.