How big is a Brown Twinspot?

The Brown Twinspot is a tiny sized bird weighing about 15 g.

Where can you see a Brown Twinspot?

The Brown Twinspot occurs in 8 countries, including Uganda, Cameroon, Angola, Congo - Kinshasa and the Central African Republic.

What birds look similar to a Brown Twinspot?

The Brown Twinspot is most easily confused with the Red-winged Pytilia, the Abyssinian Crimsonwing and the Black-faced Firefinch.

Is the Brown Twinspot endangered?

The Brown Twinspot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Brown Twinspot

Clytospiza monteiri

Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Brown Twinspot (Clytospiza monteiri) is a rare munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 8 countries, weighing about 15 g. The brown twinspot is a common species of estrildid finch found in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Brown Twinspot (Clytospiza monteiri), photo 1 — Photo: J. Jennens · Public domain

Brown Twinspot (Clytospiza monteiri), photo 2 — Photo: (c) avocat, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

About the Brown Twinspot

The brown twinspot is a common species of estrildid finch found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only member of the genus Clytospiza.

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Where it lives

Uganda Cameroon Angola Congo - Kinshasa Central African Republic Nigeria Kenya

Recorded as a rare visitor in Gabon.

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Brown Twinspot look like?: The brown twinspot is a common species of estrildid finch found in sub-Saharan Africa.
How big is a Brown Twinspot?: The Brown Twinspot is a tiny sized bird weighing about 15 g.
Where can you see a Brown Twinspot?: The Brown Twinspot occurs in 8 countries, including Uganda, Cameroon, Angola, Congo - Kinshasa and the Central African Republic.
What birds look similar to a Brown Twinspot?: The Brown Twinspot is most easily confused with the Red-winged Pytilia, the Abyssinian Crimsonwing and the Black-faced Firefinch.
Is the Brown Twinspot endangered?: The Brown Twinspot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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