African Silverbill vs Black-throated Munia
Euodice cantans compared with Lonchura kelaarti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Silverbill | Black-throated Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euodice cantans | Lonchura kelaarti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 13.25 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Silverbill
Least Concern
Black-throated Munia
About These Birds
African Silverbill
The African Silverbill is a petite estrildid finch weighing about 12 g with a wingspan near 11 cm. It is a social bird of dry savanna and scrub in Africa and the Middle East, recognisable by its pale silvery bill and soft brown plumage, often seen in small flocks.