Dybowski's Twinspot
NameDybowski's Twinspot
Common NameDybowski's Twinspot
Scientific NameEuschistospiza dybowskii
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdults have a black head, dark grey-brown upperparts and underparts. The most distinctive feature is the bright red patch on the flanks, extending to the rump and uppertail coverts. The bill is dark, and the eyes are dark with a subtle red eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft 'tsip' or 'tseep' contact calls and a trilling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, with a patchy distribution across countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, Dark grey-brown body, Bright red flanks and rump, Small size, Finch-like bill
Description
Dybowski's Twinspot is a small, striking finch characterized by its dark plumage and vibrant red patches. It typically forages on the ground in pairs or small groups, feeding on seeds and insects.
