Grey-headed Silverbill

The Grey-headed Silverbill is a stocky bird with a grey head studded with white dots. Its body greyish- brown, partly black wings and tail, white rump. The juvenile can be told by its white rump.

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

The Grey-headed Silverbill is a stocky bird with a grey head studded with white dots. Its body greyish- brown, partly black wings and tail, white rump. The juvenile can be told by its white rump. Adult male is approximately 11.5 cm in length with wing length 6.5 cm. Habitat The Grey-headed Silverbill is commonly found in dry savanna habitat but never too far away from water. More

Side view of a Grey-Headed Silverbill, perching on a narrow branch, with head in profile showing white spots on the cheeks, and the tail feathers with a rounded tip. More

The grey-headed silverbill is a northeast African endemic. This bird was photographed in Engikaret in June 2008. Roll your cursor over the image to see a second image. More