About the Dusky Twinspot
The dusky twinspot is a species of estrildid finch found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 130,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Euschistospiza cinereovinacea |
| Species Codes | dustwi1, DUTW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Twinspot belong to?
The Dusky Twinspot (Euschistospiza cinereovinacea) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Twinspot?
The dusky twinspot is a species of estrildid finch found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 130,000 km2....
Where can I report a Dusky Twinspot sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Twinspot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dustwi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
12
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