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face-laranja

Estrilda melpoda

Least Concern

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O bico-de-lacre-de-faces-laranjas (Estrilda melpoda) e um pequeno estrildideo encantador com uma inconfundivel mancha laranja na bochecha sobre uma cabeca cinza, dorso marrom e partes inferiores brancas palidas. E nativo das florestas umidas e bordas florestais da Africa ocidental e central. Alimenta-se de pequenas sementes de gramineas e ervas daninhas, frequentemente perto da agua. Muito apreciado como ave de aviario, estabeleceu populacoes ferais em partes de Porto Rico, Europa e Asia. Ativo e sociavel, forma fortes vinculos de par.

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 (Songbirds)

Species

Estrilda melpoda (face-laranja)

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

bico-de-lacre-cinzento

Estrilda perreini

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bico-de-lacre-cinzento-angolano

Estrilda thomensis

Least Concern

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bico-de-lacre-de-cabeça-preta

Estrilda atricapilla

Least Concern

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bico-de-lacre-de-coroa-preta

Estrilda nonnula

Least Concern

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bico-de-lacre-de-faces-pretas

Estrilda erythronotos

Least Concern

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bico-de-lacre-de-olhos-creme

Estrilda poliopareia

Near Threatened

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bico-de-lacre-de-peito-creme

Estrilda paludicola

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of face-laranja?

The scientific name of face-laranja is Estrilda melpoda. It belongs to the genus Estrilda.

What is the conservation status of face-laranja?

face-laranja (Estrilda melpoda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does face-laranja live?

face-laranja 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 face-laranja belong to?

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

Is face-laranja endangered?

No, face-laranja (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 face-laranja belong to?

face-laranja (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of face-laranja?

The closest relatives of face-laranja in the genus Estrilda include bico-de-lacre, bico-de-lacre-cinzento, bico-de-lacre-cinzento-angolano, bico-de-lacre-de-cabeça-preta, bico-de-lacre-de-coroa-preta.