Image via Macaulay Library
Bar-breasted Firefinch
- Scientific name
- Lagonosticta rufopicta
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Bar-breasted Firefinch is a small estrildid finch native to sub-Saharan Africa, primarily inhabiting the belt between Senegal and Ethiopia. It was formally described by the French ornithologist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1850, a period defined by the rapid cataloging of African avian species during colonial exploration. The species evolved to thrive in tall grasslands and moist savannas, exhibiting social behaviors that have made it a subject of interest for field ornithologists studying the complex vocalizations and nesting strategies of the Lagonosticta genus.
The bird is distinguished by its namesake bar-patterned flanks, a plumage adaptation that serves as an identification marker among its peers. Its physical form, characterized by rounded wings and a notched tail, represents a specialized evolutionary path for maneuvering through dense savannah vegetation. Historically, the species has been documented in the scientific literature as a sedentary bird, with its taxonomy and behavioral patterns providing essential data for understanding the ecological stability of the West and Central African scrubland habitats.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Bar-breasted Firefinch
Bar-breasted Firefinch is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Bar-breasted Firefinch on collecto.rs?
Bar-breasted Firefinch doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Bar-breasted Firefinch?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Bar-breasted Firefinch catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Bar-breasted Firefinch is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
