Amadina
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Amadina is a genus
of African munias consisting of the following species:
They also share common features with the genus Pytilia
, notably the mouth markings.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of African munias consisting of the following species:
- Cut-throat FinchCut-throat FinchThe Cut-throat Finch Amadina fasciata is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa and originated in Africa, also known as the Bearded Finch, the Ribbon Finch, the Cut Throat, or the Weaver Finch....
, Amadina fasciata - Red-headed FinchRed-headed FinchThe Red-headed Finch, Amadina erythrocephala, is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,600,000 km²...
, Amadina erythrocephala
They also share common features with the genus Pytilia
Pytilia
Pytilia is a genus of birds in the family Estrildidae, containing four species:* Orange-winged Pytilia, Pytilia afra* Red-winged Pytilia, Pytilia phoenicoptera* Green-winged Pytilia, Pytilia melba* Red-faced Pytilia, Pytilia hypogrammica...
, notably the mouth markings.