Western Bluebill (Spermophaga haematina)
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Western Bluebill

Spermophaga haematina (Vieillot, 1807)

23 gWeight

The western bluebill (Spermophaga haematina) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Ghana, Gambia, Cameroon

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Western Bluebill has been recorded at 72 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 12 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Abuko NRGambia282 records
  2. Atewa – farm scrub and degraded forestGhana84 records
  3. Ebekawopa (Abrafo) – 'farm scrub' habitatGhana82 records
More places
  1. Antwikwaa – forest edge & farm scrubGhana75 records
  2. Atewa Range – upland forest & ridgeGhana69 records
  3. Brenu Beach – grasslandsGhana64 records
  4. Ankasa NPGhana46 records
  5. Tanji Bird ReserveGambia37 records
  6. Limbe Botanical GardenCameroon35 records
  7. Bosque Científica – Selva PrimariaEquatorial Guinea32 records

Countries and regions with the most records

GhanaGambiaCameroonEquatorial GuineaLiberiaGabonCongo - BrazzavilleCentral African Republic

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The western bluebill (Spermophaga haematina) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,900,000 km2.

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Questions

How big is the Western Bluebill?

The Western Bluebill weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Western Bluebill live?

Its breeding range: Africa: western, central. It is most often recorded in Ghana, Gambia and Cameroon.

When is the best time to see the Western Bluebill?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Western Bluebill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Western Bluebill as Least Concern.

What does the Western Bluebill eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Western Bluebill in?

It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
23 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
68 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: western, central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Waxbills, Munias & Allies Estrildidae
Genus
Spermophaga

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Western Bluebill

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