About the Crimson Seedcracker
The crimson seedcracker is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 834,000 km2 (322,000 mi2). It is found in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone. The International Union for Conservation of Nature 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 | Pyrenestes sanguineus |
| Species Codes | crisee1, CSCR, CRSC, CRSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson Seedcracker belong to?
The Crimson Seedcracker (Pyrenestes sanguineus) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crimson Seedcracker?
The crimson seedcracker is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 834,000 km2 (322,000 mi2). It is found in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone. The International Union fo...
Where can I report a Crimson Seedcracker sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson Seedcracker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crisee1, or on iNaturalist.
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