African Quailfinch
Ortygospiza atricollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ortygospiza-atricollis"></birdfyi-bird>The African Quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.2 cm and a weight of 11.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family