Yellow-bellied waxbill
Coccopygia quartinia

The yellow-bellied waxbill is a species of estrildid finch native to East Africa. The bird is now named yellow-bellied swee.
The yellow-bellied waxbill (Coccopygia quartinia) is a species of estrildid finch native to East Africa. The bird is now named yellow-bellied swee.
It breeds in east central and south-eastern Africa. Some taxonomists consider it to be conspecific with the swee waxbill.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Coccopygia
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Coccopygia quartinia (Yellow-bellied waxbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Coccopygia quartinia, commonly known as the Yellow-bellied waxbill, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Coccopygia quartinia (Yellow-bellied waxbill) live?
- Coccopygia quartinia (Yellow-bellied waxbill) is found in Africa.
- What family does Coccopygia quartinia (Yellow-bellied waxbill) belong to?
- Coccopygia quartinia (Yellow-bellied waxbill) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Coccopygia quartinia (Yellow-bellied waxbill)?
- The plumage of Coccopygia quartinia (Yellow-bellied waxbill) combines these colours: Yellow and Grey.
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