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Волнистый астрильд

Estrilda astrild

Least Concern
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The most widespread waxbill in Africa, common waxbills are native to sub-Saharan Africa but have been introduced across the Iberian Peninsula, Brazil, Hawaii, and several Atlantic islands, becoming one of the world's most widely distributed cage bird escapees. Small, lively finches with red bills and a red stripe through the eye, they inhabit rank grasslands and areas near water. Highly gregarious, often seen in large mixed flocks with other estrildids.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Mauritius, Sao Tome and Principe), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (9 countries), North America (Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Uruguay).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オナガカエデチョウ
Chinese 梅花雀
Spanish Estrilda Común
French Astrild ondulé
German Wellenastrild
Portuguese bico-de-lacre
Russian Волнистый астрильд

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Волнистый астрильд?
The scientific name of Волнистый астрильд is Estrilda astrild. It belongs to the genus Estrilda.
What is the conservation status of Волнистый астрильд?
Волнистый астрильд (Estrilda astrild) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Волнистый астрильд live?
Волнистый астрильд is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Mauritius, Sao Tome and Principe), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (9 countries), North America (Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Uruguay).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, France, Italy, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe.
What family does Волнистый астрильд belong to?
Волнистый астрильд (Estrilda astrild) belongs to the genus Estrilda, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is Волнистый астрильд endangered?
No, Волнистый астрильд (Estrilda astrild) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Волнистый астрильд belong to?
Волнистый астрильд (Estrilda astrild) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Волнистый астрильд?
The closest relatives of Волнистый астрильд in the genus Estrilda include Алогрудый астрильд, Анамбрский астрильд, Аравийский астрильд, Астрильд Кандта, Болотный астрильд.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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