Red-billed Firefinch
A species of Firefinches Scientific name : Lagonosticta senegala Genus : Firefinches
Red-billed Firefinch, A species of Firefinches
Botanical name: Lagonosticta senegala
Genus: Firefinches
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Description
The red-billed firefinch is 10 cm (3.9 in) in length. The adult male has entirely scarlet plumage apart from brown wings. The bill is pink, and there is a yellow eye-ring. Females have uniformly brown upperparts and buff underparts. There is a small red patch in front of both eyes, with the bill also being pink.
Size
10 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
Bronze
Gray
Life Expectancy
5-6 years
Feeding Habits
Red-billed Firefinch primarily consumes grains and seeds, showcasing a diet adapted to foraging. Feeding in groups, red-billed Firefinch's behavior includes gregarious seed collection, distinctive for its species.
Habitat
Red-billed Firefinch typically inhabits open grassland areas, thriving in both natural and human-altered landscapes. This species is frequently found in grassy woodlands, particularly those dotted with acacia thornbushes, and often near secondary growth, cultivation, and urban settlements like towns and villages. Red-billed Firefinch can also be spotted around rubbish dumps and tends to nest in low-lying bushes or built structures. They are adaptable and can reside at varying elevations ranging from the lowlands up to highlands between 1000–2200 meters.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Firefinches Species
Red-billed Firefinch