White-rumped Seedeater
NameWhite-rumped Seedeater
Common NameWhite-rumped Seedeater
Scientific NameCrithagra leucopygia
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis species exhibits a greyish-brown head and back, heavily streaked with darker brown. Its underparts are paler, whitish, with some streaking on the flanks, and the wings are olive-greenish with darker flight feathers and pale edging. The defining feature, a white rump, is typically visible in flight or when the bird is preening.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched, trilling warble, often incorporating mimicry. Calls are typically soft 'tseep' or 'chup' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across a large part of sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and Eritrea, and south into parts of East Africa.
Identifying Featureswhite rump, streaky grey-brown plumage, small size, conical bill, olive-green tinged wings
Description
The White-rumped Seedeater is a small, streaky finch known for its distinctive white rump, though not visible in this image. It typically forages for seeds in grassy and open habitats, often found in small flocks.
