Red-winged Pytilia
Pytilia phoenicoptera
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The red-winged pytilia is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 370,000 km2 (140,000 sq mi).
The red-winged pytilia (Pytilia phoenicoptera) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 370,000 km2 (140,000 sq mi).
It is found at Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo and Uganda. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
The red-billed pytilia (Pytilia lineata) was recently split from this species.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Pytilia
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged Pytilia) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Swainson, 1837 (CC0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged Pytilia) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Pytilia phoenicoptera, commonly known as the Red-winged Pytilia, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged Pytilia) live?
- Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged Pytilia) is found in Africa.
- What family does Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged Pytilia) belong to?
- Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged Pytilia) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged Pytilia)?
- The plumage of Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged Pytilia) combines these colours: Red and Black.
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