Family

Estrildidae

128 species in this taxon

Estrildidae (Estrildidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 27 genuss with 128 known species. Key genus groups include Amadina, Amandava, Coccopygia, Cryptospiza, Emblema, and Erythrura. Among its members, 7 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Songbirds (Passeriformes).

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