Jameson's Firefinch - Lagonosticta rhodopareia

Length 3.9-4.3 in (10.0-11.0 cm)
Weight 0.3-0.5 oz (7.5-13 g)
Clutch Size 3-5
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:AF
     

Jameson's Firefinch is found in sub-Saharan Africa. Males are reddish with a brown crown, nape, wings and tail feathers. Females have more brown on the face and the red is more pinkish. The diet is mostly seeds but insects, including termites, are also eaten.

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