Indian Silverbill

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Euodice; binomial: Euodice malabarica; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Separate Indian Silverbill from Lonchura to Euodice (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005).