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Yellow-bellied Waxbill (Coccopygia quartinia)

Yellow-bellied Waxbill

Coccopygia quartinia

Least Concern

Overview

The yellow-bellied waxbill (Coccopygia quartinia), now known as the yellow-bellied swee, is a species of estrildid finch native to East Africa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species breeds in east central and south-eastern Africa.

Did you know?

Some taxonomists consider the yellow-bellied waxbill to be conspecific with the swee waxbill.

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