Either of two very small, ground-dwelling African waxbills of the genus Ortygospiza, especially O. atricollis, having white markings on the head and barred breast and flanks.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal African Society.
Definition of quail-finch in US English:
quail-finch
noun
Either of two very small, ground-dwelling African waxbills of the genus Ortygospiza, especially O. atricollis, having white markings on the head and barred breast and flanks.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal African Society.