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Tigerastrild

Amandava amandava

Least Concern

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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).

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)

Species

Amandava amandava (Tigerastrild)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tigerastrild?

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

What is the conservation status of Tigerastrild?

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

Where does Tigerastrild live?

Tigerastrild 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 Tigerastrild belong to?

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

Is Tigerastrild endangered?

No, Tigerastrild (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 Tigerastrild belong to?

Tigerastrild (Amandava amandava) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Tigerastrild?

The closest relatives of Tigerastrild in the genus Amandava include Goldbrustastrild, Olivastrild.