Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
Red-headed Finch
Amadina erythrocephala
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The red-headed finch (Amadina erythrocephala) (also known as the paradise finch) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,600,000 km2 (620,000 sq mi). It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Males have vibrant red heads and chests while the females are duller.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Western Angola eastward to southern Zambia and southwestern Zimbabwe, and southward to southern South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-headed finch
- 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.
