Gray-headed Silverbill
NameGray-headed Silverbill
Common NameGray-headed Silverbill
Scientific NameLonchura griseicapilla
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are gray, often with fine white scaling or speckling on the face and throat. The back and wings are a warm reddish-brown, while the rump and underparts are white. It has a dark, conical bill and a dark tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' notes and chattering calls, often given in flight or while foraging.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesGray head, Reddish-brown back, White underparts, Speckled throat/face, Stout dark bill, Small size
Description
This small finch is characterized by its distinctive gray head and nape, contrasting with a reddish-brown back and wings. It typically forages in flocks on the ground in open habitats, feeding primarily on grass seeds.
