Gray-headed Nigrita
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Tail Shape
- short
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
The Gray-headed Nigrita, or *Nigrita canicapillus*, is a distinctive member of the estrildid finch family native to the dense forests of Central and West Africa. Its rounded wings and short tail are well-adapted for navigating through thick forest undergrowth, where these birds forage for small insects and berries.
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