Pink-throated Twinspot
Hypargos margaritatus
The Pink-throated Twinspot (Hypargos margaritatus) is a rare munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 13 g. The pink-throated twinspot is a small seed-eating bird in the family Estrildidae.
About the Pink-throated Twinspot
The pink-throated twinspot is a small seed-eating bird in the family Estrildidae. It inhabits dry savanna and moist, subtropical/tropical (lowland) shrubland habitats near the southeast African coast in Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini. It has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 160,000 km2.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Pink-throated Twinspot can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Pink-throated Twinspot look like?
- The pink-throated twinspot is a small seed-eating bird in the family Estrildidae.
- How big is a Pink-throated Twinspot?
- The Pink-throated Twinspot is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Pink-throated Twinspot?
- The Pink-throated Twinspot occurs in 3 countries, including South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique.
- What birds look similar to a Pink-throated Twinspot?
- The Pink-throated Twinspot is most easily confused with the Red-throated Twinspot.
- Is the Pink-throated Twinspot endangered?
- The Pink-throated Twinspot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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