Kingdom Animalia Genus Estrilda Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Estrildidae Scientific name Estrilda erythronotos Higher classification Estrilda Order Passerine | |
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Similar Bird, Estrilda, Black‑cheeked waxbill, Estrildid finch, Black‑crowned waxbill | ||
The black-faced waxbill or black-cheeked waxbill (Estrilda erythronotos) is a common species of estrildid finch found in southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,300,000 km2.
It is found in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
Origin
Origin and phylogeny has been obtained by Antonio Arnaiz-Villena et al.. Estrildinae may have originated in India and dispersed thereafter (towards Africa and Pacific Ocean habitats).
References
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