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Red-billed Firefinch

Lagonosticta senegala

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Italy, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウギョクチョウ
Chinese 紅嘴火雀
Spanish Amaranta Senegalesa
French Amarante du Sénégal
German Senegalamarant
Portuguese peito-de-fogo
Russian Обыкновенный амарант

Similar Species in Lagonosticta

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African Firefinch
Lagonosticta rubricata
Least Concern
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Bar-breasted Firefinch
Lagonosticta rufopicta
Least Concern
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Black-bellied Firefinch
Lagonosticta rara
Least Concern
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Black-faced Firefinch
Lagonosticta larvata
Least Concern
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Brown Firefinch
Lagonosticta nitidula
Least Concern
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Jameson's Firefinch
Lagonosticta rhodopareia
Least Concern
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Mali Firefinch
Lagonosticta virata
Least Concern
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Pale-billed Firefinch
Lagonosticta landanae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-billed Firefinch?
The scientific name of Red-billed Firefinch is Lagonosticta senegala. It belongs to the genus Lagonosticta.
What is the conservation status of Red-billed Firefinch?
Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-billed Firefinch live?
Red-billed Firefinch is found in Distributed across Italy, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Italy, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Red-billed Firefinch belong to?
Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) belongs to the genus Lagonosticta, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is Red-billed Firefinch endangered?
No, Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-billed Firefinch belong to?
Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Red-billed Firefinch?
The closest relatives of Red-billed Firefinch in the genus Lagonosticta include African Firefinch, Bar-breasted Firefinch, Black-bellied Firefinch, Black-faced Firefinch, Brown Firefinch.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Lagonosticta — 11 Species

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African Firefinch
Lagonosticta rubricata
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Bar-breasted Firefinch
Lagonosticta rufopicta
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Black-bellied Firefinch
Lagonosticta rara
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Black-faced Firefinch
Lagonosticta larvata
LC 🐾
Brown Firefinch
Lagonosticta nitidula
LC 🐾
Jameson's Firefinch
Lagonosticta rhodopareia
LC 🐾
Mali Firefinch
Lagonosticta virata
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Pale-billed Firefinch
Lagonosticta landanae
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Red-billed Firefinch
Lagonosticta senegala
LC
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Reichenow's Firefinch
Lagonosticta umbrinodorsalis
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Rock Firefinch
Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis
LC
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