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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Estrildidae

Locust Finch

Paludipasser locustella

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9822 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
9–10 cm
Body Mass
10.6 gEstimated traits
Diet
SeedsEstimated traits
Migration
ResidentEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 60

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 60).

DEF 44

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 44).

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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: South-central & Southeastern Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Paludipasser locustella uelensis

    Nigeria and Cameroon to w Kenya, n, w DR Congo and Gabon

  • Paludipasser locustella locustella

    Angola and s DR Congo to Tanzania, n Mozambique, n Zimbabwe and n Botswana

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Paludipasser locustella

Which family does it belong to?

Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: South-central & Southeastern

Sources & credits

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