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Red Avadavat

Amandava amandava

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Estrildidae ›Genus: Amandava

About

The red avadavat, red munia or strawberry finch (Amandava amandava) is a sparrow-sized bird of the family Estrildidae. It is found in the open fields and grasslands of tropical Asia and is popular as a cage bird due to the colourful plumage of the males in their breeding season. It breeds in the Indian Subcontinent in the monsoon season. The species name of amandava and the common name of avadavat are derived from the city of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Avadavat?
The scientific name of Red Avadavat is Amandava amandava.
What is the conservation status of Red Avadavat?
The Red Avadavat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Red Avadavat belong to?
Red Avadavat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red Avadavat belong to?
Red Avadavat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Red Avadavat belong to?
Red Avadavat belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Red Avadavat belong to?
Red Avadavat belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Red Avadavat belong to?
Red Avadavat belongs to the family Estrildidae.
What genus does Red Avadavat belong to?
Red Avadavat belongs to the genus Amandava.