Family: Estrildidae (Waxbills, grass finches, munias and allies)

Authority: Stresemann, 1924

Red List Category

Criteria: A2cd+3cd+4cd;C1

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Justification of Red List category
The reasons for this species's scarcity are poorly known; however it is thought to have a moderately small population which is is probably declining owing to trapping and habitat degradation. It is consequently classified as Near Threatened.

Population size: unknown

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 35,900 km²

Country endemic: No

Attributes
Land-mass type - shelf island
Realm - Oceanic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome