Brunhilda (bird)
Brunhilda is a genus of estrildid finch in the family Estrildidae. The genus is found in Africa.
| Brunhilda | |
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| Black-faced waxbill (Brunhilda erythronotos) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Estrildidae |
| Genus: | Brunhilda Reichenbach, 1862 |
Species
It contains the following species:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black-cheeked waxbill | Brunhilda charmosyna | Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Tanzania. | |
| Black-faced waxbill | Brunhilda erythronotos | Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. |
See also
- Birds of Africa
- Estrildidae genera
References
- International Ornithological Congress (July 25, 2020). "IOC World Bird List". Retrieved July 25, 2020.
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