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bengali

Amandava amandava

Least Concern

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O bico-de-lacre (Amandava amandava) e um pequeno tentilhao brilhantemente colorido do sul e sudeste asiatico; os machos em epoca de reproducao exibem plumagem vermelho-carmesim profunda com manchas brancas pelo corpo. Habita pastagens altas, juncos e arbustos proximos a agua desde o Paquistao e India ate a Indonesia. E ave popular em gaiolas na Asia e atualmente tem populacoes introduzidas em partes da Europa, Japao e Caribe. Vivem em bandos e produzem chamados musicais suaves.

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).

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Amandava amandava (bengali)

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?

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

What is the conservation status of bengali?

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

Where does bengali live?

bengali 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 belong to?

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

Is bengali endangered?

No, bengali (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 belong to?

bengali (Amandava amandava) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of bengali?

The closest relatives of bengali in the genus Amandava include bico-de-lacre-verde, guarda-marinha.