Quailfinch

Overview

Quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ortygospiza; binomial: Ortygospiza atricollis; authority: (Vieillot, 1817).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Lump O. fuscocrissa and O. gabonensis with O. atricollis following Payne & Sorenson (2007). Change English name of combined species to Quailfinch.