Chestnut-breasted Nigrita
NameChestnut-breasted Nigrita
Common NameChestnut-breasted Nigrita
Scientific NameNigrita bicolor
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe head, back, wings, and tail are dark grey to black. The breast, belly, and flanks are a rich chestnut-red, providing a strong contrast. It has a dark bill and dark eyes, often with a subtle reddish orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'seep' or 'tsit' notes, often given in a series. It also produces a soft, warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying Featureschestnut-red breast and belly, dark grey/black upperparts, small size, dark bill, reddish eye-ring
Description
A small, dark finch characterized by its contrasting chestnut-red underparts and dark grey to black upperparts. This species typically forages in the undergrowth of tropical forests, often in pairs or small groups.
