Jameson's Antpecker
Parmoptila jamesoni
The Jameson's Antpecker (Parmoptila jamesoni) is a legendary munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 10 g. Jameson's antpecker is a songbird species found in central Africa.
About the Jameson's Antpecker
Jameson's antpecker is a songbird species found in central Africa. Like all antpeckers, it is tentatively placed in the estrildid finch family (Estrildidae). It has traditionally been included as a subspecies of P. rubrifrons and the common name Jameson's antpecker was sometimes used for both taxa. But today, they are often considered distinct species.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Jameson's Antpecker look like?
- Jameson's antpecker is a songbird species found in central Africa.
- How big is a Jameson's Antpecker?
- The Jameson's Antpecker is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Jameson's Antpecker?
- The Jameson's Antpecker occurs in 3 countries, including Uganda, Congo - Kinshasa and Tanzania.
- What birds look similar to a Jameson's Antpecker?
- The Jameson's Antpecker is most easily confused with the Red-fronted Antpecker and the Woodhouse's Antpecker.
- Is the Jameson's Antpecker endangered?
- The Jameson's Antpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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