Western bluebill
Spermophaga haematina
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The western bluebill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,900,000 km2.
The western bluebill (Spermophaga haematina) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,900,000 km2.
It is native to the Guineo-Congolian region, as well as the Jos Plateau and from western Gambia to Guinea Bissau.
The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
The male of this species has a red tipped blue bill, and red flanks from the chin to the breast. They also have a characteristic white-blue eye ring. The female has a blue bill with not as much red at the tip, and face color of either black, washed red or maroon.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Spermophaga
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Spermophaga haematina (Western bluebill) 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 Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom (CC BY 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Spermophaga haematina (Western bluebill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Spermophaga haematina, commonly known as the Western bluebill, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Spermophaga haematina (Western bluebill) live?
- Spermophaga haematina (Western bluebill) is found in Africa.
- What family does Spermophaga haematina (Western bluebill) belong to?
- Spermophaga haematina (Western bluebill) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Spermophaga haematina (Western bluebill)?
- The plumage of Spermophaga haematina (Western bluebill) combines these colours: Blue and Red.
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