African Quailfinch vs Woodhouse's Antpecker
Ortygospiza atricollis compared with Parmoptila woodhousei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Quailfinch | Woodhouse's Antpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ortygospiza atricollis | Parmoptila woodhousei |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) | 9.633333333333333 g (0.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
Least Concern
Woodhouse's Antpecker
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.