African Quailfinch vs Black-throated Finch
Ortygospiza atricollis compared with Poephila cincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Quailfinch | Black-throated Finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ortygospiza atricollis | Poephila cincta |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) |
| Weight | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) | 15.0 g (0.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Quailfinch only
Black-throated Finch only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
Least Concern
Black-throated Finch
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.