Order Passeriformes 141 species in 35 genera Size: Between 9 cm (Zebra Waxbill, Sporaeginthus subflavus) and 15 cm (Western Bluebill, Spermophaga haematina). Distribution: Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian Regions. Resident, some species undertake local movements. Habitat: Very varied. Forests, scrubland, open areas (from savannas and meadows to semideserts). Feeding: Seeds and insects. Breeding: The nest is a close chamber, woven with grasses, with a lateral entry, generally placed at mid high. 3-8 eggs. Incubation 11-18 days. Nestling period 16-25 days. Threat status: 9 threatened species (1 Endangered and 8 Vulnerable) [+info]