African Silverbill vs African Quailfinch
Euodice cantans compared with Ortygospiza atricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Silverbill | African Quailfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euodice cantans | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Silverbill
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
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.
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.