Green-winged pytilia

The green-winged pytilia is a type of finch that is fairly common in Africa. It boasts an extensive habitat range of about 6 million square kilometers. You can spot these vibrant birds primarily across Sub-Saharan Africa, although they are less frequently seen in central, far southern, and coastal western areas of the continent.

There are two main groups of this species: the nominate melba found in the southern regions and the citerior group in the north. Occasionally, these groups are even considered separate species. Within these groups, there are several additional subspecies as well.