About the Red-cheeked Cordonbleu
The red-cheeked cordon-bleu or red-cheeked cordonbleu is a small passerine bird in the family Estrildidae. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in drier regions of tropical Sub-Saharan Africa. Red-cheeked cordon-bleu has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 7,700,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Uraeginthus bengalus |
| Species Codes | reccor, RCCB, RCCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-cheeked Cordonbleu belong to?
The Red-cheeked Cordonbleu (Uraeginthus bengalus) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-cheeked Cordonbleu?
The red-cheeked cordon-bleu or red-cheeked cordonbleu is a small passerine bird in the family Estrildidae. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in drier regions of tropical Sub-Saharan Africa. Red-cheeked cordon-bleu has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 7,700,000 km2....
Where can I report a Red-cheeked Cordonbleu sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-cheeked Cordonbleu on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reccor, or on iNaturalist.
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