Red-headed Finch
NameRed-headed Finch
Common NameRed-headed Finch
Scientific NameAmadina erythrocephala
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright red head, face, and throat. The upperparts are greyish-brown with white scaling, and the underparts are white with brown scaling on the flanks. Females have a duller, brownish head, lacking the bright red, but share the scaled body plumage.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, chattering calls and a distinctive whistling 'swee-swee' or 'tsip-tsip' sound.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in arid and semi-arid regions of Southern Africa, including Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and parts of Angola.
Identifying FeaturesBright red head (male), Scaled plumage pattern on back and flanks, Conical, pale bill, Small size
Description
The Red-headed Finch is a small, stocky finch known for the male's striking red head. It exhibits a distinctive scaled plumage pattern on its back and flanks, and is typically found in dry, open habitats.
