About the Orange-cheeked Waxbill
The orange-cheeked waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch native to western and central Africa, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,600,000 km2.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Estrilda melpoda |
| Species Codes | orcwax, OCHW, OCWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-cheeked Waxbill belong to?
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange-cheeked Waxbill?
The orange-cheeked waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch native to western and central Africa, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,600,000 km2....
Where can I report a Orange-cheeked Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-cheeked Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orcwax, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
1,021
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