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The red-billed firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala), or Senegal firefinch, is a small (10 cm) seed-eating bird found throughout Sub-Saharan African savanna and human settlements. It is identified by its small pinkish-red bill, yellow-green eye ring, and brownish undertail. Males are largely scarlet-pink, while females are brown with small pink patches on their face and rump.
Key Facts about Red-billed Firefinches
Habitat & Behavior: These birds are highly social (gregarious) and often seen in pairs or small flocks foraging on the ground for grass seeds. They often inhabit cultivated areas, savannahs, and areas around human homes.
Appearance: Males are largely red (scarlet plumage) with brown wings, while females have brown upperparts with pink on their tails and faces, and a small patch of red behind the eye. Both sexes have pink, yellow-ringed eyes.
