African Silverbill

Waxbills, Munias & Allies 👁 377 views Updated 2026-11-01

African Silverbill (<em>Euodice cantans</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

African Silverbill (Euodice cantans) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Euodice; binomial: Euodice cantans; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Separate African Silverbill from Lonchura to Euodice (Sinclair & Ryan 2003; Fry 2004).

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