African Quailfinch
Ortygospiza atricollis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.2 cm
Weight
11.316666666666668 g
Family
Estrildidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The African Quailfinch is a tiny estrildid finch weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 10 cm. It inhabits open grassy wetlands and moist grasslands across Africa, running mouse-like through vegetation and flushing in low, fast flight when disturbed.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm | 4.0 in |
| Weight | 11.316666666666668 g | 0.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Ortygospiza |
| Species | Ortygospiza atricollis |
Distribution
African Quailfinch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Quailfinch endangered?
The African Quailfinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Quailfinch nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
How big is the African Quailfinch?
The African Quailfinch has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 11.316666666666668 g.
What order and family does the African Quailfinch belong to?
The African Quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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