Red-Billed Firefinch

The Red-billed Firefinch, sometimes known as the Senegal firefinch, is also one of the most beautiful red birds. Males have dull crimson feathers, but their wings are rufous or brown rather than red. Females, on the other hand, are more brown than red, with a crimson patch of feathers on their faces. Males and females, on the other hand, have pink bills and yellow rings around their eyes.


Red-billed Firefinches are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and belong to the Estrildidae family of finches. They can be found in both grasslands and agricultural regions, and they are frequently seen in close proximity to humans. Their diet consists mostly of seeds, but they will eat some locally cultivated grains as well. Red-billed firefinches lay their eggs in a distinctive domed nest constructed of grasses. They are classified as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN because of their large range and population.

Photo: Trek Nature
Photo: Trek Nature
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