Estrilda

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

From Dutch or German astrild, based on Afrikaans astrild, estrelda, astrilda, local names for the African waxbill.

Proper noun

Estrilda f

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Estrildidae.

References

• Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN
• Jobling, James (2010: Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names, p. 57