About the Green-winged Pytilia
The green-winged pytilia is a small colourful seed-eating bird in the family Estrildidae. It is widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, though it is more rarely seen in central, far southern and coastal western parts of the continent.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Pytilia melba |
| Species Codes | grwpyt1, GWPY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-winged Pytilia belong to?
The Green-winged Pytilia (Pytilia melba) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green-winged Pytilia?
The green-winged pytilia is a small colourful seed-eating bird in the family Estrildidae. It is widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, though it is more rarely seen in central, far southern and coastal western parts of the continent....
Where can I report a Green-winged Pytilia sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-winged Pytilia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grwpyt1, or on iNaturalist.
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