Bar-breasted Firefinch vs Black-throated Munia
Lagonosticta rufopicta compared with Lonchura kelaarti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-breasted Firefinch | Black-throated Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lagonosticta rufopicta | Lonchura kelaarti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 9.466666666666667 g (0.33 oz) | 13.25 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-throated Munia only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-breasted Firefinch
Least Concern
Black-throated Munia
About These Birds
Bar-breasted Firefinch
The Bar-breasted Firefinch is a small estrildid finch of the family Estrildidae found in moist savanna and scrub across West and Central Africa. Weighing about 9.5g with a wingspan of 9.8cm, it has red plumage with distinctive white spots on the breast. It feeds on grass seeds and is often found near water.