About the Black-cheeked Waxbill
The black-cheeked waxbill or red-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in east Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 400,000 km2 (150,000 sq mi).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Brunhilda charmosyna |
| Species Codes | rerwax1, BCWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-cheeked Waxbill belong to?
The Black-cheeked Waxbill (Brunhilda charmosyna) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-cheeked Waxbill?
The black-cheeked waxbill or red-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in east Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 400,000 km2 (150,000 sq mi)....
Where can I report a Black-cheeked Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-cheeked Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rerwax1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Waxbills and Allies 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
521
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