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African Quailfinch
Ortygospiza atricollis
The black-faced quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis), is a common species of estrildid finch found in western and central of Africa.
African Quailfinch isn't recorded around Limpopo
These are the parks where hosts on Spekboom record it.
Species insights
When to visit
Recorded year-round
Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Records83 records
Curve from 83 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where African Quailfinch is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
83 records, iNaturalist
Stays that give back
Across Limpopo
Verkijken Cottage
Haenertsburg
Birder friendly · Grassland biome · Bushbuck
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,500 a night
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 17,120 a night
Bramasole Boutique Hotel
Magoebaskloof
Birder friendly · Forest biome
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,512 a night
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 11,820 a night
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 8,380 a night
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Leopard · Spotted hyena
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 11,820 a night
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
Savanna biome · Giraffe · Cheetah
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 1,100 a night
Maninghi Lodge
Welgevonden Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Giraffe · African elephant
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School and 1 other
Price on request
Graceland Eco Retreat
Magoebaskloof
Savanna biome
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 2,000 a night
Sunbird Lodge
Phalaborwa
Birder friendly · Savanna biome
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 1,500 a night
Marataba Mountain Lodge
Marakele National Park
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Cape Vulture Lodge
Hoedspruit
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Ana tree
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 4,000 a night
Zvakanaka Farm
Louis Trichardt
Birder friendly · Savanna biome
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 650 a night
Marataba Safari Lodge
Marakele National Park
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Kelora Bush Camp
Hoedspruit
Savanna biome
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 6,400 a night
Kamoka Bush Camp
Hoedspruit
Savanna biome · Ana tree
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 3,278 a night
Monwana Villa
Thornybush Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Flaky bark thorn · Leadwood
From R 379 a night
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Blue wildebeest · Cheetah
From R 331 a night
Monwana Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Knobthorn · Leadwood
From R 1,445 a night
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Delagoa thorn · Knobthorn
From R 390 a night
Marataba Villa
Marakele National Park
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the African Quailfinch
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.
Species
Ortygospiza atricollis
Records
83
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the African Quailfinch on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the African Quailfinch in South Africa?
The African Quailfinch is most recorded in Mpumalanga (19% of records), Eastern Cape (18% of records), Western Cape (13% of records), based on 83 iNaturalist observations.
When is the best time to see the African Quailfinch?
The African Quailfinch is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the African Quailfinch?
The black-faced quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis), is a common species of estrildid finch found in western and central of Africa. Some taxonomists consider it to be conspecific with the African quailfinch, others consider all three species to be conspecific.