About the Chad Firefinch
The Chad firefinch or Reichenow's firefinch is a small passerine bird belonging to the firefinch genus Lagonosticta in the estrildid finch family Estrildidae. It is restricted to a small area of Central Africa. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of Jameson's firefinch but is now often treated as a separate species. Its alternative name commemorates Anton Reichenow, the German ornithologist who described this species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lagonosticta umbrinodorsalis |
| Species Codes | reifir1, CHFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chad Firefinch belong to?
The Chad Firefinch (Lagonosticta umbrinodorsalis) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chad Firefinch?
The Chad firefinch or Reichenow's firefinch is a small passerine bird belonging to the firefinch genus Lagonosticta in the estrildid finch family Estrildidae. It is restricted to a small area of Central Africa. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of Jameson's firefinch but is now often treate...
Where can I report a Chad Firefinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Chad Firefinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reifir1, or on iNaturalist.
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