Pale-fronted Nigrita
NamePale-fronted Nigrita
Common NamePale-fronted Nigrita
Scientific NameNigrita luteifrons
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dark grey to black. The most striking feature is the pale grey to whitish forehead and forecrown, contrasting sharply with the dark lores, cheeks, and hindcrown. The back, wings, and tail are dark grey to black, often with a subtle bluish sheen. Underparts are black. It has distinctive reddish-brown eyes with a prominent red orbital ring and a black bill. Legs are pinkish-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'seep' notes and a quiet, warbling song that is often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east through Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and into parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey to whitish forehead and forecrown, Dark overall plumage, Red orbital ring around the eye, Small size, Black bill
Description
A small, dark finch characterized by its contrasting pale forehead and forecrown. It is typically found foraging in the undergrowth and lower canopy of tropical forests, often in pairs or small groups.
