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Orange-cheeked Waxbill

Estrilda melpoda

Least Concern

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Orange-cheeked Waxbill(Estrilda melpoda, 주황뺨납부리새)는 회색 머리, 갈색 등, 창백한 흰색 하복부를 배경으로 두드러진 주황색 뺨 반점을 가진 매력적인 소형 에스트릴드 핀치다. 서아프리카와 중앙아프리카의 습한 숲과 숲 가장자리가 원산지다. 작은 풀씨와 잡초 씨앗을 먹으며, 주로 물 근처에서 생활한다. 조류 사육용으로 널리 길러지며, 푸에르토리코, 유럽, 아시아 일부에 야생화 개체군이 확립되어 있다. 활발하고 사교적이며, 쌍 유대가 강하다.

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

Species

Estrilda melpoda (Orange-cheeked Waxbill)

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

Similar Species in Estrilda

Estrilda caerulescens

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange-cheeked Waxbill?

The scientific name of Orange-cheeked Waxbill is Estrilda melpoda. It belongs to the genus Estrilda.

What is the conservation status of Orange-cheeked Waxbill?

Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Orange-cheeked Waxbill live?

Orange-cheeked Waxbill 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 Orange-cheeked Waxbill belong to?

Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the genus Estrilda, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is Orange-cheeked Waxbill endangered?

No, Orange-cheeked Waxbill (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 Orange-cheeked Waxbill belong to?

Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Orange-cheeked Waxbill?

The closest relatives of Orange-cheeked Waxbill in the genus Estrilda include Black-lored Waxbill, Black-tailed Waxbill, Common Waxbill, Black-rumped Waxbill, Kandt's Waxbill.