Least ConcernRareInvertebratesGrasslandDomed nestTiny · 10 g
About the Black-bellied Firefinch
The black-bellied firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
When to see it
JFMAMJJASOND
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rock FirefinchLagonosticta sanguinodorsalisRock firefinches are sexually dimorphic, where adult males have more brightly colored plumage than adult females.
Black-faced FirefinchLagonosticta larvataThe black-faced firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa.
Mali FirefinchLagonosticta virataThe Mali firefinch is a species of estrildid finch found in Western Africa.
Learn the Black-bellied Firefinch for real
BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.