Green Avadavat vs African Quailfinch
Amandava formosa compared with Ortygospiza atricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Green Avadavat | African Quailfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amandava formosa | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 6.1 g (0.22 oz) | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-7 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Green Avadavat
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
About These Birds
African Quailfinch
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.