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Green-winged Pytilia, Male
Green-winged Pytilia
Pytilia melba
The Green-winged Pytilia, Pytilia melba, is a diminutive and vibrantly colored seed-eater, a member of the Estrildidae family. Males are particularly striking with their bright plumage.
Identification Tips
Adult males can be identified by their vivid green wings and a red patch on their face, while females are more subdued in coloration. Both sexes exhibit a fine barring on their underparts.
Habitat
This species is known to inhabit a range of environments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Distribution
The Green-winged Pytilia can be found in Sub-Saharan Africa, though it is encountered less frequently in the central regions, the far south, and the coastal west.
Conservation status
The IUCN Red List categorizes the Green-winged Pytilia as Least Concern, indicating a stable population without immediate threats to its survival.
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