White-collared Oliveback
Nesocharis ansorgei
Tiny olive-green, gray, and black member of the waxbill family. Males have a narrow white collar and an olive-green breast, while females lack the collar and have all-gray underparts. Found in dense, moist habitats, including forest edge, scrub, and cultivation. Often in small flocks. The call is a short, wispy trill. Overall coloration similar to Gray-headed Oliveback, but smaller, with a black head.
Identification
The white-collared oliveback (Nesocharis ansorgei) is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 94,000 km2. It could be found at Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda. However, it is not commonly seen in at least parts of its range. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
Taxonomy
Genus: Nesocharis; Family: Estrildidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Nesocharis ansorgei
- Authority
- (Hartert, EJO, 1899)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Nesocharis
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: stable.
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
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