Cut-throat finch

Amadina fasciata

The cut-throat finch is a common species of estrildid finch found throughout Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,300,000 km2. It is found throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Sahel, eastern and southern parts of the continent.
Cut-throat Finch (Amadina fasciata) Amadina fasciata,Cut-throat finch,Ethiopia,Geotagged,Mehd Halaouate,Winter

Appearance

The cut-throat finch has plumage that is pale, sandy brown with flecks of black all over. They have a black-brown tail, a thick white chin and cheeks, and a chestnut brown patch on the belly. The legs are a pink fleshy colour. The adult male has a bright red band across its throat, while the male juveniles have a slightly duller red band.
Cut-throat, Kenya couple, male's throat cut. Whodunnit? Amadina fasciata,Cut-throat finch,Geotagged,Kenya,Winter

Reproduction

Cut-throat finches usually use nests constructed by other birds. A clutch usually consists of 3 to 6 white eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 12 days.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyEstrildidae
GenusAmadina
SpeciesA. fasciata
Photographed in
Ethiopia
Kenya