Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Orange-cheeked Waxbill (<em>Estrilda melpoda</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias &amp; Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Estrilda; binomial: Estrilda melpoda; authority: (Vieillot, 1817).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treat as monotypic; includes tschadensis (Payne 2010).
