Dusky twinspot
Euschistospiza cinereovinacea
The dusky twinspot is a species of estrildid finch found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 130,000 km2.
The dusky twinspot (Euschistospiza cinereovinacea) is a species of estrildid finch found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 130,000 km2.
It is native to the Angolan montane forest–grassland mosaic and the Albertine Rift montane forests. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Euschistospiza
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Euschistospiza cinereovinacea (Dusky twinspot) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Euschistospiza cinereovinacea, commonly known as the Dusky twinspot, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Euschistospiza cinereovinacea (Dusky twinspot) live?
- Euschistospiza cinereovinacea (Dusky twinspot) is found in Africa.
- What family does Euschistospiza cinereovinacea (Dusky twinspot) belong to?
- Euschistospiza cinereovinacea (Dusky twinspot) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Euschistospiza cinereovinacea (Dusky twinspot)?
- The plumage of Euschistospiza cinereovinacea (Dusky twinspot) combines these colours: Brown and Grey.
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