Red-headed Finch

Waxbills, Munias & Allies 👁 473 views Updated 2026-11-01

Red-headed Finch (<em>Amadina erythrocephala</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Red-headed Finch (Amadina erythrocephala) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Amadina; binomial: Amadina erythrocephala; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Includes dissita; treat as monotypic (Payne 2010).

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