Black-faced Firefinch

Waxbills, Munias & Allies 👁 194 views Updated 2026-11-01

Black-faced Firefinch (<em>Lagonosticta larvata</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black-faced Firefinch (Lagonosticta larvata) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lagonosticta; binomial: Lagonosticta larvata; authority: (Rüppell, 1840).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Lagonosticta larvata to Black-faced Firefinch with lump of L. vinacea.

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