About the Black-crowned Waxbill
The black-crowned waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in western-central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,000,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Estrilda nonnula |
| Species Codes | blcwax2, BCWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crowned Waxbill belong to?
The Black-crowned Waxbill (Estrilda nonnula) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-crowned Waxbill?
The black-crowned waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in western-central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,000,000 km2....
Where can I report a Black-crowned Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crowned Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcwax2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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