
Orange-winged Pytilia
The orange-winged pytilia (Pytilia afra), also known as the golden-backed pytilia, is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa.
Species insights
Limpopo
Provinces where Orange-winged Pytilia is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
4 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Orange-winged Pytilia
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
Orange-winged Pytilia recorded here
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Orange-winged Pytilia
Hosts have recorded the Orange-winged Pytilia at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Pytilia afra
Records
4
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Orange-winged Pytilia on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Orange-winged Pytilia in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Orange-winged Pytilia at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Orange-winged Pytilia in South Africa?
The Orange-winged Pytilia is most recorded in Limpopo (100% of records), based on 4 iNaturalist observations. 41 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Orange-winged Pytilia on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Orange-winged Pytilia?
The Orange-winged Pytilia (Pytilia afra) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Orange-winged Pytilia?
The orange-winged pytilia (Pytilia afra), also known as the golden-backed pytilia, is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of least concern.
























