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Black-Faced Quailfinch
Ortygospiza atricollis atricollis
32.7347, -117.151
Field Notes
Description:
This is a Black-Faced Quailfinch, a drab looking, yet fascinating little passerine native to Africa. The bird photographed here is a female, and as you can tell here, is not camera shy! This peculiar bird came right up to me and posed for the camera, while looking back. The lighting was also perfect, as it created the illusion of a spotlight being shined onto it!
Habitat:
These birds can naturally be found in Africa, more specifically, south of the Sahara. Their native habitat is grasslands and shrublands, but prefer to not be far from a source of fresh water.
Notes:
This is not a wild specimen. This bird was photographed at the San Diego Zoo in southern California.
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