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Red-eared Waxbill / Black-rumped Waxbill

Estrilda troglodytes

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Description:

In its native Africa this is known as a Black-rumped Waxbill. These have been recorded further south in recent years and are known to have bred. The Common Waxbill has a paler tail and very obvious barring overall.

Habitat:

Coastal marshes.

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