Brown Firefinch
Lagonosticta nitidula
The Brown Firefinch (Lagonosticta nitidula) is a rare munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 12 countries, weighing about 11 g. The brown firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa.
About the Brown Firefinch
The brown firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,300,000 km2.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Brown Firefinch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Brown Firefinch look like?
- The brown firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa.
- How big is a Brown Firefinch?
- The Brown Firefinch is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Brown Firefinch?
- The Brown Firefinch occurs in 12 countries, including South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to a Brown Firefinch?
- The Brown Firefinch is most easily confused with the Bar-breasted Firefinch, the Black-bellied Firefinch and the Rock Firefinch.
- Is the Brown Firefinch endangered?
- The Brown Firefinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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