About the Black-faced Waxbill
The black-faced waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in southern Africa. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Brunhilda erythronotos |
| Species Codes | blcwax1, BFWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Waxbill belong to?
The Black-faced Waxbill (Brunhilda erythronotos) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Waxbill?
The black-faced waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in southern Africa. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern....
Where can I report a Black-faced Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcwax1, or on iNaturalist.
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