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Pytilia Finch

About Pytilia Finch

The Pytilia Finch (Pytilia phoenicoptera) is a common species of Estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 6,000,000 square kilometres. It is widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, though it is more rarely seen in central, far southern and coastal western parts of the continent.

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Habitat

Sub Saharan African

Primary Diet

Grass and seeds, insects

Life span - wild

Unknown

Life span - captivity

5 to 6 years

Conservation status

Least Concern

Pet potential

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