Least ConcernRareSeedsForestDomed nestTiny · 10 g
About the Green Twinspot
The green-backed twinspot or green twinspot is an estrildid finch found in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
South Africa
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
Kenya
Tanzania
Malawi
Zambia
Mozambique
Ghana
Eswatini
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Angola
Liberia
Congo - Kinshasa
Recorded as a rare visitor in Central African Republic, Guinea, Nigeria, Rwanda, Gabon.
When to see it
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Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Fawn-breasted WaxbillEstrilda paludicolaThe fawn-breasted waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in central Africa.
Chestnut-breasted NigritaNigrita bicolorThe chestnut-breasted nigrita is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa.
White-bellied MuniaLonchura leucogastraThe white-bellied munia is a species of estrildid finch.
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