Red-billed Firefinch
Lagonosticta senegala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lagonosticta-senegala"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.8 cm and a weight of 9.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 9.34 g | 0.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Lagonosticta |
| Species | Lagonosticta senegala |
Distribution
Red-billed Firefinch has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family