122 observationsLeast Concern
Cuckoo Finch
Anomalospiza imberbis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Viduidae βΊGenus: Anomalospiza
About
The cuckoo-finch (Anomalospiza imberbis), also known as the parasitic weaver or cuckoo weaver, is a small passerine bird now placed in the family Viduidae with the indigobirds and whydahs. It occurs in grassland in Africa south of the Sahara. The male is mainly yellow and green while the female is buff with dark streaks. The eggs are laid in the nests of other birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cuckoo Finch is Anomalospiza imberbis.
- The Cuckoo Finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Cuckoo Finch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cuckoo Finch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Cuckoo Finch belongs to the class Aves.
- Cuckoo Finch belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Cuckoo Finch belongs to the family Viduidae.
- Cuckoo Finch belongs to the genus Anomalospiza.