Least ConcernLegendarySeedsShrublandDomed nestTiny · 9 g
About the Mali Firefinch
The Mali firefinch is a species of estrildid finch found in Western Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 120,000 km2. It is found in Mali and Senegal. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern. It is also the mascot of Mali.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Guinea.
When to see it
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Peak activity in February · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Chad FirefinchLagonosticta umbrinodorsalisIt is 10–11 centimetres long.
Black-faced FirefinchLagonosticta larvataThe black-faced firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa.
Rock FirefinchLagonosticta sanguinodorsalisRock firefinches are sexually dimorphic, where adult males have more brightly colored plumage than adult females.
Black-faced FirefinchLagonosticta larvataThe black-faced firefinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa.
Rock FirefinchLagonosticta sanguinodorsalisRock firefinches are sexually dimorphic, where adult males have more brightly colored plumage than adult females.
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