About Amadina erythrocephala (Linnaeus, 1758)
The red-headed finch, scientifically named Amadina erythrocephala, is also commonly called the paradise finch. It is a common estrildid finch species native to Africa. Its estimated global extent of occurrence is 1,600,000 km², equal to 620,000 square miles. This species can be found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Male red-headed finches have vibrant red heads and chests, while females have much duller coloration. This species bears an unmistakable resemblance to the cut-throat finch. The red-headed finch and the cut-throat finch are the only two members of the genus Amadina. Amadina species have heavy beaks that resemble the beaks of members of the genus Lonchura, but they are actually more closely related to Pytilias, such as the Melba finch.
