About the Chestnut-breasted Nigrita
The chestnut-breasted nigrita is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,000,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Nigrita bicolor |
| Species Codes | chbneg1, CBNI, CBNE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-breasted Nigrita belong to?
The Chestnut-breasted Nigrita (Nigrita bicolor) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-breasted Nigrita?
The chestnut-breasted nigrita is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,000,000 km2....
Where can I report a Chestnut-breasted Nigrita sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-breasted Nigrita on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbneg1, 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
95
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