- Length
- 10 cm
- Weight
- 9 g
Presence in the Strait
Rare resident near the mouth of the River Guadiaro, seen in the area since 1982.
Identification
Small, finely barred body, coral red bill and eye stripe. Blackish-brown tail and black vent. Juveniles are like adults but with a brownish-black bill. They originate from Africa, from Cameroon to the extreme South of the Continent.
Bioestrecho editorial text. Last revised: 8 September 2026.