Red-fronted Antpecker
Parmoptila rubrifrons
The Red-fronted Antpecker (Parmoptila rubrifrons) is a legendary munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 9 g. The red-fronted antpecker is a species of songbird found in Western Africa.
About the Red-fronted Antpecker
The red-fronted antpecker is a species of songbird found in Western Africa. Like all antpeckers, it is placed in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae. Jameson's antpecker has sometimes been considered as a subspecies.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Uganda, Côte d’Ivoire.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Red-fronted Antpecker look like?
- The red-fronted antpecker is a species of songbird found in Western Africa.
- How big is a Red-fronted Antpecker?
- The Red-fronted Antpecker is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Red-fronted Antpecker?
- The Red-fronted Antpecker occurs in 5 countries, including Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
- What birds look similar to a Red-fronted Antpecker?
- The Red-fronted Antpecker is most easily confused with the Jameson's Antpecker and the Woodhouse's Antpecker.
- Is the Red-fronted Antpecker endangered?
- The Red-fronted Antpecker is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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