Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Spermophaga Phylum Chordata Order Passerine | Family Estrildidae Higher classification Estrildid finch Rank Genus | |
Lower classifications Western bluebill, Red‑headed bluebill, Grant's bluebill | ||
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The bluebills are the genus Spermophaga of the estrildid finches family. These birds are found in tropical Africa. They are gregarious seed eaters with short, thick, blue and red bills. All have plumage which is mainly crimson and black or dark grey.
The members are:
References
Bluebill Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA