Black-faced Waxbill vs African Quailfinch

Brunhilda erythronotos в сравнении с Ortygospiza atricollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Black-faced Waxbill African Quailfinch
Научное название Brunhilda erythronotos Ortygospiza atricollis
Отряд Passeriformes Passeriformes
Семейство Estrildidae Estrildidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 10,2 cm (4.0 in)
Масса 8,940000000000001 g (0.32 oz) 11,316666666666668 g (0.40 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-6 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Black-faced Waxbill only

African Quailfinch only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Black-faced Waxbill

Least Concern

African Quailfinch

About These Birds

Black-faced Waxbill

The Black-faced Waxbill is a small, attractive estrildid finch with gray and black facial markings, reddish-pink upperparts, and a crimson rump patch. It inhabits dry thornbush, acacia scrub, and open savanna woodland of eastern and southern Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It feeds on small grass seeds, often foraging in pairs or small groups close to the ground.

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.

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