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橙頰梅花雀 (Orange-cheeked Waxbill)

Estrilda melpoda

Least Concern

About

Orange-cheeked Waxbill（Estrilda melpoda，橙颊梅花雀）是一种迷人的小型梅花雀，以灰色头部、棕色背部和淡白色腹部为背景，具有醒目的橙色颊斑。原产于西非和中非的潮湿森林及林缘。以小型草籽和杂草种子为食，常在水边活动。作为笼养鸟被广泛饲养，在波多黎各、欧洲和亚洲部分地区已建立野生种群。活跃而好群居，配对关系牢固。

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

Species

Estrilda melpoda (橙頰梅花雀)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 橙頰梅花雀?

The scientific name of 橙頰梅花雀 is Estrilda melpoda. It belongs to the genus Estrilda.

What is the conservation status of 橙頰梅花雀?

橙頰梅花雀 (Estrilda melpoda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 橙頰梅花雀 live?

橙頰梅花雀 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 橙頰梅花雀 belong to?

橙頰梅花雀 (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the genus Estrilda, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is 橙頰梅花雀 endangered?

No, 橙頰梅花雀 (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 橙頰梅花雀 belong to?

橙頰梅花雀 (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 橙頰梅花雀?

The closest relatives of 橙頰梅花雀 in the genus Estrilda include 坎氏梅花雀, 梅花雀, 淡蓝梅花雀, 灰頰梅花雀, 珊朵里拉梅花雀.