White-breasted Nigrita
Nigrita fusconotus
The White-breasted Nigrita (Nigrita fusconotus) is a rare munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 16 countries, weighing about 9 g. The white-breasted nigrita is a very small nigrita with a rather waxbill-like appearance, a black cap and tail contrast with a brown back and wings and white under parts.
About the White-breasted Nigrita
The white-breasted nigrita is a very small nigrita with a rather waxbill-like appearance, a black cap and tail contrast with a brown back and wings and white under parts. Both sexes are alike but the immature has the crown, rump and tail browner.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The White-breasted Nigrita can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-breasted Nigrita look like?
- The white-breasted nigrita is a very small nigrita with a rather waxbill-like appearance, a black cap and tail contrast with a brown back and wings and white under parts.
- How big is a White-breasted Nigrita?
- The White-breasted Nigrita is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a White-breasted Nigrita?
- The White-breasted Nigrita occurs in 16 countries, including Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a White-breasted Nigrita?
- The White-breasted Nigrita is most easily confused with the Chestnut-breasted Nigrita, the Pale-fronted Nigrita and the Grey-headed Nigrita.
- Is the White-breasted Nigrita endangered?
- The White-breasted Nigrita is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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