About the Swee Waxbill
The swee waxbill, is a common species of estrildid finch native to Southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Coccopygia melanotis |
| Species Codes | swewax3, SWWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swee Waxbill belong to?
The Swee Waxbill (Coccopygia melanotis) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swee Waxbill?
The swee waxbill, is a common species of estrildid finch native to Southern Africa....
Where can I report a Swee Waxbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Swee Waxbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swewax3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
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