New Hanover Munia vs African Quailfinch
Lonchura nigerrima compared with Ortygospiza atricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Hanover Munia | African Quailfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lonchura nigerrima | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
New Hanover Munia
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.