White-breasted Negrofinch
Nigrita fusconotus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyEstrildidae (Waxbills and Allies)
- GenusNigrita (Nigritas)
- SpeciesNigrita fusconotus (White-breasted Negrofinch)
About the White-breasted Negrofinch
The white-breasted nigrita (Nigrita fusconotus) is a very small nigrita with a rather waxbill-like appearance, a black cap and tail contrast with a brown back and wings and white under parts. Both sexes are alike but the immature has the crown, rump and tail browner.
It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,700,000 km2. The status of the species is evaluated by the IUCN as being of least concern. BirdLife International species factsheet
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Recent sightings of White-breasted Negrofinch in Kibale National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 6 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-breasted Negrofinch in Kibale National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a White-breasted Negrofinch sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 647 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-breasted Negrofinch in Kibale National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for White-breasted Negrofinch in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.