About the Western Bluebill
The western bluebill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,900,000 km2.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Spermophaga haematina |
| Species Codes | wesblu1, WEBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Bluebill belong to?
The Western Bluebill (Spermophaga haematina) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Bluebill?
The western bluebill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,900,000 km2....
Where can I report a Western Bluebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Bluebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesblu1, 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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