Gray-headed Silverbill

Spermestes griseicapilla

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae

About

The grey-headed silverbill, also known as pearl-headed mannikin, is a species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 400,000 km2 (150,000 sq mi). It was formerly usually placed in the monotypic genus Odontospiza as Odontospiza caniceps and sometimes placed in the genus Lonchura.

Fun Fact

It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 400,000 km2 (150,000 sq mi).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in dry savanna habitat but never too far away from water.

Diet

Feed on insects which are more a source of moisture than dry seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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