Quailfinch
Ortygospiza atricollis
The Quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis) is a uncommon munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 32 countries, weighing about 11 g. The black-faced quailfinch, is a common subspecies of estrildid finch found in western and central of Africa.
About the Quailfinch
The black-faced quailfinch, is a common subspecies of estrildid finch found in western and central of Africa. Some taxonomists consider it to be conspecific with the African quailfinch, others consider all three species to be conspecific.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Mauritania, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, Malawi.
When to see it
The Quailfinch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Quailfinch look like?
- The black-faced quailfinch, is a common subspecies of estrildid finch found in western and central of Africa.
- How big is a Quailfinch?
- The Quailfinch is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Quailfinch?
- The Quailfinch occurs in 32 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to a Quailfinch?
- The Quailfinch is most easily confused with the African Firefinch, the Jameson's Firefinch and the Diamond Firetail.
- Is the Quailfinch endangered?
- The Quailfinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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