Himalayan Goldfinch
The Himalayan goldfinch is a variety of the European goldfinch that is actually a subspecies of sorts. Its scientific name is Carduelis carduelis caniceps, while the members of its mother species are...
View ArticleBlue Lady Gouldian
The identifying features of the Blue Lady Gouldian include a black or salmon-colored mask that has a black outline bordered by an outer blue outline. The bird’s back is blue and its abdomen is...
View ArticleDesert Finch
Lichtenstein’s Desert Finch (Carduelis obsoleta) better known as the Desert Finch resides in southern Eurasia.The bird is large, average looking, and brown in color. Identification Both the male and...
View ArticleCollared Warbling Finch
The Collared Warbling-finch (Poospiza hispaniolensis) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland,...
View ArticleBlack-crowned Waxbill
The Black-crowned Waxbill (Estrilda nonnula) is a common species of estrildid finch found in western-central Africa. Distribution: S.E. Nigeria, Cameroons, S.W. Sudan, Uganda, S.W. Kenya, E. Congo,...
View ArticleCrimson Seedcracker – Males Only
The Crimson Seedcracker(Pyrenestes sanguineus) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. Description: Adult male: massive bill; rounded or domed glossy red head; red breast and flanks....
View ArticleBlue-breasted Cordon-bleu
The Blue Waxbill (Uraeginthus angolensis), also called Blue-breasted Cordon-bleu, is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa. Disposition Peaceful, quiet, defensive of their...
View ArticleSea Green Red Headed Parrot Finch
Red Headed Parrot Finch Erythrura Psittaces Habitat: The Red-Headed Parrot Finch is found primarily in the island of New Caledonia. They inhabit tropical islands and open areas bordering forests and...
View ArticleEuropean Linnet
The European Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It derives its scientific name from its fondness for hemp and its English name from its liking for...
View ArticleMagpie Mannikin
The Magpie Mannikin or Magpie Munia (Lonchura fringilloides) is a species of estrildid finch found in southern and central Africa. It is found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) moist shrubland, forest...
View ArticleBronze-winged Mannikin
Bronze-winged Mannikin ,Lonchura cucullata, is found in Africa, south of the Sahara except for the southwest. Also found on the islands of Fernando Po, Principe, Sao Tome’, Pemba, Zanzibar, Mafia,...
View ArticleMasked Grass Finch
Scientific Name: Poephila personata Distribution: The masked grass finch Poephila personata is commonly seen in grasslands and low open woodlands. It has two subspecies, personata leucotis and...
View ArticleHimalayan Goldfinch
The Himalayan goldfinch is a variety of the European goldfinch that is actually a subspecies of sorts. Its scientific name is Carduelis carduelis caniceps, while the members of its mother species are...
View ArticleRed-faced Crimsonwing
The Red-faced Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza reichenovii) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. Crimson-wings are mostly found in pairs. When in search of food they sometimes join up with...
View ArticleYellow-winged Pytilla
The Yellow-winged Pytilia (Pytilia hypogrammica), also known as the Red-faced Pytilia, is an African estrildid finch. It is commonly found at Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic,...
View ArticleStrawberry Finch
Strawberry Finch Distribution: The origin of the Strawberry Finch is Asia. It extends from India, Indo China, Malayan Islands and the Indonesian Islands. Names: The Strawberry finch(Amandava...
View ArticleGray Singer Finch
Distribution: The Gray Singing Finch is native to Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Its range extends from Senegal east to the Sudan. It is found in the dry, brushy areas. Names: The Gray Singer...
View ArticleWhite Tip Green Singer
Distribution: This bird is a common species along with the many sub-species in Africa covering large areas of the continent. Names: South African(White Tip) Green Singer- Serinus mozambicus...
View ArticleYellow-bellied Waxbill
Distribution: The origin of the Yellow-bellied Waxbill is Africa and extends through East Central and Southeastern Africa. It’s natural habitat is thick grass along watercourses, in forest clearings...
View ArticleBlack-throated Canary
The Black-throated Canary (Serinus atrogularis), alternatively known as the Yellow-rumped Seedeater, is a species of finch in the Fringillidae family. Distribution: It is found frequently in Angola,...
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