Red-fronted Antpecker
NameRed-fronted Antpecker
Common NameRed-fronted Antpecker
Scientific NameParmoptila rubrifrons
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales have a striking bright red forehead, a greyish crown and nape, and a finely speckled grey-and-white face. The upperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with rich rufous-chestnut underparts that fade to buffy on the belly. Females have less extensive and often duller red on the forehead, with more prominent facial speckling.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'seep' or 'tsit' contact calls, and a quiet, soft trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east through Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana.
Identifying Featuresbright red forehead, speckled grey face, rich rufous underparts, small size, forages for ants
Description
This small, distinctive finch is characterized by its bright red forehead and rich rufous underparts. It is an active insectivore, often seen foraging for ants and other small invertebrates in the undergrowth of tropical forests.
