Locust Finch

Overview

Locust Finch (Paludipasser locustella) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Paludipasser; binomial: Paludipasser locustella; authority: Neave, 1909.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Locust Finch is not congeneric with Ortygospiza. Move to resurrected genus Paludipasser (Payne 2010; Dickinson & Christidis 2014).