Pytilia

Pytilia is a genus of birds in the family Pytiliidae, which is native to Australia. The genus includes two species, the western pytilia (Pytilia afra) and the eastern pytilia (Pytilia hypogrammica). Both species are small, seed-eating birds with a distinctive appearance. They have a short, rounded tail, a short bill, and a short, rounded head. Their plumage is primarily brown, with a white or buff patch on the throat and a white or buff patch on the belly. The western pytilia is found in the western and central parts of Australia, while the eastern pytilia is found in the eastern and southern parts of the continent. Both species are generally considered to be of least concern by the IUCN, as they have a wide distribution and are not currently threatened by any major factors. However, habitat loss and degradation due to human activities may pose a potential threat to these species in the future.