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Lavender Waxbill

Estrilda caerulescens

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アサギリチョウ
Chinese 淡蓝梅花雀
Spanish Estrilda Azulada
French Astrild queue-de-vinaigre
German Lavendel-Schönbürzelastrild
Portuguese lavandinha
Russian Краснохвостый астрильд

Similar Species in Estrilda

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Anambra Waxbill
Estrilda poliopareia
Near Threatened
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Arabian Waxbill
Estrilda rufibarba
Least Concern
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Black-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda charmosyna
Least Concern
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Black-crowned Waxbill
Estrilda nonnula
Least Concern
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Black-faced Waxbill
Estrilda erythronotos
Least Concern
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Black-headed Waxbill
Estrilda atricapilla
Least Concern
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Black-lored Waxbill
Estrilda nigriloris
Data Deficient
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Black-rumped Waxbill
Estrilda troglodytes
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lavender Waxbill?
The scientific name of Lavender Waxbill is Estrilda caerulescens. It belongs to the genus Estrilda.
Where does Lavender Waxbill live?
Lavender Waxbill is found in Widely distributed across Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Lavender Waxbill belong to?
Lavender Waxbill (Estrilda caerulescens) belongs to the genus Estrilda, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
What kingdom does Lavender Waxbill belong to?
Lavender Waxbill (Estrilda caerulescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lavender Waxbill?
The closest relatives of Lavender Waxbill in the genus Estrilda include Anambra Waxbill, Arabian Waxbill, Black-cheeked Waxbill, Black-crowned Waxbill, Black-faced Waxbill.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Estrilda — 17 Species

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Anambra Waxbill
Estrilda poliopareia
NT 🐾
Arabian Waxbill
Estrilda rufibarba
LC 🐾
Black-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda charmosyna
LC 🐾
Black-crowned Waxbill
Estrilda nonnula
LC 🐾
Black-faced Waxbill
Estrilda erythronotos
LC 🐾
Black-headed Waxbill
Estrilda atricapilla
LC 🐾
Black-lored Waxbill
Estrilda nigriloris
DD 🐾
Black-rumped Waxbill
Estrilda troglodytes
LC 🐾
Black-tailed Waxbill
Estrilda perreini
LC 🐾
Cinderella Waxbill
Estrilda thomensis
LC 🐾
Common Waxbill
Estrilda astrild
LC 🐾
Crimson-rumped Waxbill
Estrilda rhodopyga
LC 🐾
Fawn-breasted Waxbill
Estrilda paludicola
LC 🐾
Kandt's Waxbill
Estrilda kandti
LC 🐾
Lavender Waxbill
Estrilda coerulescens
LC
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Lavender Waxbill
Estrilda caerulescens
NE
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Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda melpoda
LC
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