Blue-capped Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus cyanocephalus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae

About

The blue-capped cordon-bleu or blue-capped cordonbleu is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Tanzania in East Africa. This small finch does fairly well in captivity given adequate conditions; however, breeding this finch is said to be quite difficult.

Fun Fact

This small finch does fairly well in captivity given adequate conditions; however, breeding this finch is said to be quite difficult.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eating seeds and small insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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