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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Estrildidae

Brown Firefinch

Lagonosticta nitidula

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
10.7 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 84

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 84).

DEF 61

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 61).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Central Angola & Central DR Congo and Southwestern Tanzania to Northeastern Namibia & Northern Botswana and Northwestern Zimbabwe Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lagonosticta nitidula

Which family does it belong to?

Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Central Angola & Central DR Congo and Southwestern Tanzania to Northeastern Namibia & Northern Botswana and Northwestern Zimbabwe

Sources & credits

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