Estrildidae - waxbills, zebra finches, fire finches, parrot finches, mannikins
 There are about 130 birds in this family. Most are 3-6 inches in length and have cone-shaped bills. They are found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia. They are seed and berry eaters and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. They build large domed-shaped nests. Many species in this family, like the zebra finch, are kept as caged pets.
An number of the species in this family have been introduced into the wild in North America.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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 Breeds in N.H.
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Other North American Species |
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African Silverbill
Black-rumped Waxbill
Bronze Mannikin
Chestnut Munia
Common Waxbill
Indian Silverbill
Java Sparrow
Lavender Waxbill
Nutmeg Mannikin
Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Pin-tailed Whydah
Red Avadavat
Red-cheeked Cordonbleu
Tricolored Munia
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