賴氏火雀(學名:Lagonosticta umbrinodorsalis)是梅花雀科火雀屬的一種,少量生活於中部非洲。該種曾被歸為紅腹火雀的亞種,但現在已被普遍視為獨立物種。
體長10至11厘米,雄鳥身體大部分區域為亮品紅色,上半身較暗。鳥冠和脖頸為灰色,肛部為黑色。喙厚呈圓錐狀,灰色;腿和腳也為灰色。雌鳥體色與雄鳥類似,但較為灰暗蒼白。幼鳥上身棕色,下身米黃,臀部品紅。賴氏火雀的叫聲枯燥。
參考文獻
- Clement, Peter; Harris, Alan & Davies, John (1993) Finches and Sparrows: An Identification Guide, Christopher Helm, London.
- Sinclair, Ian & Ryan, Peter (2003) Birds of Africa south of the Sahara, Struik, Cape Town.
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