Least ConcernRareSeedsWoodlandDomed nestTiny · 15 g
About the Red-winged Pytilia
The red-winged pytilia is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 370,000 km2 (140,000 sq mi).
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Ghana
Uganda
Benin
Nigeria
Senegal
Cameroon
Niger
Central African Republic
Guinea
Burkina Faso
Congo - Kinshasa
Guinea-Bissau
Togo
Recorded as a rare visitor in Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia.
When to see it
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Peak activity in February · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-winged PytiliaPytilia hypogrammicaThe yellow-winged pytilia, also known as the red-faced pytilia, is an African estrildid finch.
Red-billed PytiliaPytilia lineataThe red-billed pytilia is a species of estrildid finch found in Ethiopia.
Orange-winged PytiliaPytilia afraThe orange-winged pytilia is 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs 14–15 g (0.49–0.53 oz).
Red-billed PytiliaPytilia lineataThe red-billed pytilia is a species of estrildid finch found in Ethiopia.
Orange-winged PytiliaPytilia afraThe orange-winged pytilia is 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs 14–15 g (0.49–0.53 oz).
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