Bar-breasted Firefinch
Lagonosticta rufopicta
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حول
The Bar-breasted Firefinch is a small estrildid finch of the family Estrildidae found in moist savanna and scrub across West and Central Africa. Weighing about 9.5g with a wingspan of 9.8cm, it has red plumage with distinctive white spots on the breast. It feeds on grass seeds and is often found near water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 9,8 cm | 3.9 in |
| الوزن | 9,466666666666667 g | 0.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-6
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Lagonosticta |
| الأنواع | Lagonosticta rufopicta |
Distribution
Bar-breasted Firefinch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family