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Bengali rouge

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (passereaux)

Species

Amandava amandava (Bengali rouge)

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 Bengali rouge?

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

What is the conservation status of Bengali rouge?

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

Where does Bengali rouge live?

Bengali rouge 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 Bengali rouge belong to?

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

Is Bengali rouge endangered?

No, Bengali rouge (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 Bengali rouge belong to?

Bengali rouge (Amandava amandava) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Bengali rouge?

The closest relatives of Bengali rouge in the genus Amandava include Bengali vert, Bengali zébré.