Mali Firefinch

It is found in Mali & Senegal. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.

The Mali Firefinch is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

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 & Senegal. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. References - BirdLife Species Factsheet Stub icon This Estrildidae-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More

Mali Firefinch: 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. World Conference on Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity as an Aid to their Survival: The World Conference on Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity as an Aid to their Survival (WCBESCAS) is the world's first conference on Captive breeding. More

Mali Firefinch Lagonosticta virata can usually be found by a persistent observer. The striking Lavender Waxbill Estrilda caerulescens and Black-rumped Waxbill Estrilda troglodytes are very common here. Neumann's Starling Onychognathus neumanni, Cliff Chat Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris and Cinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapisi are readily seen, and with luck you might observe Fox Kestrel Falco alopex. To get to this area, take the road to Segou out of Bamako. More

endemic Mali Firefinch, which inhabits rocky areas in the Guinea woodland zone together with Stone Partridge, Fox Kestrel, Lavender Waxbill, Kemp’s Red-billed Hornbill, Rose-ringed Parakeet, White-billed Buffalo-Weaver, Yellow-crowned Gonolek, Senegal Parrot, Western Grey Plantain-Eater, Bearded Barbet and Mocking Cliff-Chat. The relative ease with which one can access the Sahel and Sahara may be Mali’s biggest draw card. Species seen on previous Birding Africa tours include Cream-coloured Courser, Desert Eagle Owl, Little Grey Woodpecker and Desert Lark . More

Mali firefinch), were not in this guide, so an East African field guide is also helpful. The excellent paved roads were a real treat after visiting Senegal and the Gambia. Be sure to visit Timbuktu and the Dogon region if possible, although still somewhat difficult to get to, they are fascinating and well worth going out of your way if you find yourself in this part of the world. More

Mali - finding the endemic Mali Firefinch, author Surfbirds Admin (added August 27, 2004) (Mali Firefinch) Bamako Mali, Trip report for Kabala area, May 2003 and February 2004, author Surfbirds Admin (added August 27, 2004) Showing the 4 Most Recent Trip Reports Posted BACK TO TRIP REPORTS HOME PAGE POST A TRIP REPORT EDIT YOUR TRIP REPORTS Recent Sightings No Sightings Have Been Posted for this Region Yet. More

How to find the Mali Firefinch: hike through the rocks listening for bird calls and looking for leafy shrubbery that is in the shade. It is best to go for the side of the hills that is protected from the sun. The firefinches and estrildas frequent shrubbery in the cooler places. If you find a group of small finches, there will often be a few Mali Firefinches among them, and if not, they are likely to show up if you wait. More