About the White-collared Oliveback
The white-collared oliveback is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 94,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Nesocharis ansorgei |
| Species Codes | whcoli1, WCOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-collared Oliveback belong to?
The White-collared Oliveback (Nesocharis ansorgei) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-collared Oliveback?
The white-collared oliveback is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 94,000 km2....
Where can I report a White-collared Oliveback sighting?
You can log sightings of White-collared Oliveback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcoli1, 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
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