White-breasted nigrita
Nigrita fusconotus
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The white-breasted nigrita is a very small nigrita with a rather waxbill-like appearance, a black cap and tail contrast with a brown back and wings and white under parts. Both sexes are alike but the immature has the crown, rump and tail browner.
The white-breasted nigrita (Nigrita fusconotus) is a very small nigrita with a rather waxbill-like appearance, a black cap and tail contrast with a brown back and wings and white under parts. Both sexes are alike but the immature has the crown, rump and tail browner.
It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,700,000 km2.
The status of the species is evaluated by the IUCN as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Nigrita
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Nigrita fusconotus (White-breasted nigrita) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Tommy Andriollo (CC BY 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nigrita fusconotus (White-breasted nigrita) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Nigrita fusconotus, commonly known as the White-breasted nigrita, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Nigrita fusconotus (White-breasted nigrita) live?
- Nigrita fusconotus (White-breasted nigrita) is found in Africa.
- What family does Nigrita fusconotus (White-breasted nigrita) belong to?
- Nigrita fusconotus (White-breasted nigrita) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Nigrita fusconotus (White-breasted nigrita)?
- The plumage of Nigrita fusconotus (White-breasted nigrita) combines these colours: White, Brown, and Black.
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