Jameson's Firefinch
Lagonosticta rhodopareia
The Jameson's Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia) is a uncommon munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 13 countries, weighing about 9 g. Jameson's firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch, sparsely spread across sub-Saharan Africa.
About the Jameson's Firefinch
Jameson's firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch, sparsely spread across sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,600,000 km2.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Jameson's 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 Jameson's Firefinch look like?
- Jameson's firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch, sparsely spread across sub-Saharan Africa.
- How big is a Jameson's Firefinch?
- The Jameson's Firefinch is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Jameson's Firefinch?
- The Jameson's Firefinch occurs in 13 countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania.
- What birds look similar to a Jameson's Firefinch?
- The Jameson's Firefinch is most easily confused with the African Firefinch, the Brown Firefinch and the Bar-breasted Firefinch.
- Is the Jameson's Firefinch endangered?
- The Jameson's Firefinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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