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Rock Firefinch

Rock Firefinch

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The Rock Firefinch is a distinctive finch found in the rocky, arid habitats of Central Nigeria and northern Cameroon. Males are crimson red with a blue-grey crown and black belly.
Where to spot
Endemic to rocky inselbergs and arid hillsides in central Nigeria and northern Cameroon.
How to spot
Target rocky habitats. Look for it foraging among rocks and sparse vegetation. The blue-grey crown and black belly against the red body are diagnostic for males.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during early mornings and late afternoons when birds are active.
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File:Rock Firefinch (Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis), crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rock Firefinch (Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species prefers rocky outcrops and hillsides, a unique habitat choice among firefinches which typically prefer more open or grassy areas.
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