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Estrilda Común

Estrilda astrild

Least Concern

About

El pinzón de pico de cera más extendido de África, el pinzón de pico de cera común es originario del África subsahariana, pero ha sido introducido en la Península Ibérica, Brasil, Hawái y varias islas del Atlántico, convirtiéndose en uno de los pájaros de jaula escapados más distribuidos del mundo. Pequeños y vivaces pinzones con pico rojo y una franja roja por el ojo, habitan praderas densas y zonas cercanas al agua. Muy gregarios, suelen verse en grandes bandadas mixtas con otros estríldidos.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Mauritius, Sao Tome and Principe), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (9 countries), North America (Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Uruguay).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Estrilda astrild (Estrilda Común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オナガカエデチョウ

Chinese 梅花雀

Spanish Estrilda Común

French Astrild ondulé

German Wellenastrild

Portuguese bico-de-lacre

Russian Волнистый астрильд

Similar Species in Estrilda

Estrilda caerulescens

Estrilda erythronotos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Estrilda Común?

The scientific name of Estrilda Común is Estrilda astrild. It belongs to the genus Estrilda.

What is the conservation status of Estrilda Común?

Estrilda Común (Estrilda astrild) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Estrilda Común live?

Estrilda Común is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Mauritius, Sao Tome and Principe), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (9 countries), North America (Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Uruguay).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, France, Italy, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe.

What family does Estrilda Común belong to?

Estrilda Común (Estrilda astrild) belongs to the genus Estrilda, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is Estrilda Común endangered?

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

What kingdom does Estrilda Común belong to?

Estrilda Común (Estrilda astrild) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Estrilda Común?

The closest relatives of Estrilda Común in the genus Estrilda include Estrilda Árabe, Estrilda Azulada, Estrilda Capirotada, Estrilda Carinaranja, Estrilda Carinegra.