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African Firefinch

Lagonosticta rubricata

Photo by PunkusArnett
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A small finch usually seen in pairs. easily recognised by their coloring and slightly blueish beaks.

Habitat:

common in forest margins, croplands, and in backyards thoughout Southern Africa

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Noe and Pili
Go to the water is the best thing you can do against the hot :) You can add this pretty pic to the mission 'birds of the world'

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PublishedJuly 20, 2011

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