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Common Waxbill

Estrilda astrild

Photo by jackie.hawaii
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Field Notes

Description:

Small finch native to sub-Saharan Africa, but has been introduced to Hawaii. Feeds in large flocks (picture 3 is only a quarter of the nearby flock's size).

Notes:

Photos 1 & 2 taken at Hamakua Marsh.

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Alien Species in Hawaii
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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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