Orange-winged Pytilia
Pytilia afra
The Orange-winged Pytilia (Pytilia afra) is a rare munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 15 countries, weighing about 17 g. The orange-winged pytilia, also known as the golden-backed pytilia, is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa.
About the Orange-winged Pytilia
The orange-winged pytilia, also known as the golden-backed pytilia, is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of least concern.
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How to identify it
The orange-winged pytilia is 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs 14–15 g (0.49–0.53 oz). The male's forehead, face and chin are red, and its crown and nape are grey. Its back is green, with an olive tinge. Its greater coverts are orange, and its primary coverts and flight feathers are blackish-brown, with orange edges. Its rump is crimson. The outer webs of its tail are red, and the inner webs are brown. Its throat and upper breast are pale grey, and its breast is olive. There are off-white bars on its breast and belly. Its legs are pale pink or pinkish-brown.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Orange-winged Pytilia can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Orange-winged Pytilia?
- The orange-winged pytilia is 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs 14–15 g (0.49–0.53 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Orange-winged Pytilia?
- The Orange-winged Pytilia is a small sized bird weighing about 17 g.
- Where can you see an Orange-winged Pytilia?
- The Orange-winged Pytilia occurs in 15 countries, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania.
- What birds look similar to an Orange-winged Pytilia?
- The Orange-winged Pytilia is most easily confused with the Red-winged Pytilia, the Yellow-winged Pytilia and the Red-billed Pytilia.
- Is the Orange-winged Pytilia endangered?
- The Orange-winged Pytilia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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