Pin-tailed Parrotfinch vs African Quailfinch
Erythrura prasina compared with Ortygospiza atricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pin-tailed Parrotfinch | African Quailfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythrura prasina | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.3 cm (4.4 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 15.959999999999999 g (0.56 oz) | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Pin-tailed Parrotfinch only
African Quailfinch only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pin-tailed Parrotfinch
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.