Pale-fronted nigrita
Nigrita luteifrons
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The pale-fronted nigrita is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,500,000 km2.
The pale-fronted nigrita (Nigrita luteifrons) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,500,000 km2.
It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest (although more sparsely throughout the Upper Guinean forests).
The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Nigrita
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nigrita luteifrons (Pale-fronted nigrita) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Nigrita luteifrons, commonly known as the Pale-fronted nigrita, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Nigrita luteifrons (Pale-fronted nigrita) live?
- Nigrita luteifrons (Pale-fronted nigrita) is found in Africa.
- What family does Nigrita luteifrons (Pale-fronted nigrita) belong to?
- Nigrita luteifrons (Pale-fronted nigrita) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Nigrita luteifrons (Pale-fronted nigrita)?
- The plumage of Nigrita luteifrons (Pale-fronted nigrita) combines these colours: Brown.
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