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Estrilda Carinaranja

Estrilda melpoda

Least Concern

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El estrilda cariroja (Estrilda melpoda) es un pequeno estrildido encantador con un inconfundible manchon naranja en la mejilla sobre una cabeza gris, dorso marron y partes inferiores blancas palidas. Es nativo de los bosques humedos y los margenes forestales de Africa occidental y central. Se alimenta de pequenas semillas de gramineas y hierbas, a menudo cerca del agua. Muy apreciado como ave de aviario, ha establecido poblaciones ferales en partes de Puerto Rico, Europa y Asia. Activo y sociable, forma fuertes vinculos de pareja.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇯🇵 Japan 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Estrilda melpoda (Estrilda Carinaranja)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホオアカカエデチョウ

Chinese 橙頰梅花雀

Spanish Estrilda Carinaranja

French Astrild à joues orange

German Orangebäckchenastrild

Portuguese face-laranja

Russian Оранжевощёкий астрильд

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Estrilda caerulescens

Estrilda erythronotos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Estrilda Carinaranja?

The scientific name of Estrilda Carinaranja is Estrilda melpoda. It belongs to the genus Estrilda.

What is the conservation status of Estrilda Carinaranja?

Estrilda Carinaranja (Estrilda melpoda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Estrilda Carinaranja live?

Estrilda Carinaranja is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Estrilda Carinaranja belong to?

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

Is Estrilda Carinaranja endangered?

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

What kingdom does Estrilda Carinaranja belong to?

Estrilda Carinaranja (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Estrilda Carinaranja?

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