Kingdom Animalia Genus Nesocharis Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Estrildidae Scientific name Nesocharis shelleyi Higher classification Nesocharis Order Passerine | |
Similar White‑collared oliveback, Grey‑headed oliveback, Chad firefinch, Estrildid finch, Woodhouse's antpecker | ||
Shelley's oliveback (Nesocharis shelleyi), also known as the Fernando Po oliveback, is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 55,000 km2.
It is found in Bioko island, western Cameroon and adjacent Nigeria. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
References
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