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Madagascar Fody

Foudia madagascariensis

Photo by sttweets
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Description:

I'm almost sure it's some kind of weaver. Anyone to confirm?

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Madagascar Fody

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Comments (3)
ReannaDee
That explains it then. It's a beautiful bird! Great pics!
sttweets
@ReannaDee, I think you're right about the Madagascar Fody, this photo was made in a kind of zoo!
ReannaDee
It sort of looks like a Red headed Fody or Madagascar Fody. But those aren't native to the Netherlands so it's probably not a match. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar_Fody

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