About the Lavender Waxbill
The lavender waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch native to Central Africa and successfully introduced on Hawaiʻi. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 620,000 km2 (240,000 sq mi).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Glaucestrilda caerulescens |
| Species Codes | lavwax, LAVW, LAWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lavender Waxbill belong to?
The Lavender Waxbill (Glaucestrilda caerulescens) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lavender Waxbill?
The lavender waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch native to Central Africa and successfully introduced on Hawaiʻi. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 620,000 km2 (240,000 sq mi)....
Where can I report a Lavender Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Lavender Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lavwax, 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
344
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