Red-faced Pytilia
NameRed-faced Pytilia
Common NameRed-faced Pytilia
Scientific NamePytilia hypogrammica
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright red face, grey crown, nape, and underparts, with olive-yellow wings and a striking red rump and tail. Females are similar but with a less extensive red facial mask and duller overall coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistling songs and various contact calls, often described as gentle and melodious.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to West Africa, its range extends from Senegal and Gambia eastward through countries like Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, reaching into Cameroon.
Identifying Featuresbright red face, grey head and underparts, olive-yellow wings, red rump and tail, small size
Description
A small, colorful finch characterized by its distinctive red face, grey body, and olive-yellow wings. It typically forages in dense undergrowth for insects and seeds, often found in pairs or small groups.
