Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
Mali Firefinch
Lagonosticta virata
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Mali
- Family
- Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Mali firefinch (Lagonosticta virata) is a species of estrildid finch found in Western Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 120,000 km2. It is found in Mali and Senegal. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern Senegal and southern Mali (upper Niger River to Guinea border).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mali firefinch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
