African finches

There are so many small finches in Africa.

bronze mannikin

This is a bronze mannikin. It is hard to photograph because it is small and plain.

common waxbill

This is common waxbill. Taken in Nairobi National Park.

cut-throat

This is called cut-throat. It is not clear in the picture, but it has a red horizontal line on the throat, which looks like a cut.

green-winged pytilia

This one is called green-winged pytilia. It is a small but beautiful bird.

purple grenadier

Here is another beautiful bird, purple grenadier.

red-billed firefinch

This is a red-billed firefinch. A similar species is the African firefinch, which does not have a red beak.

red-cheeked cordon-bleu

This is a red-cheeked cordon-bleu, with conspicuous cheek rouge. Only the male wears cheek rouge.

quailfinch

This is a quailfinch. It is a very small bird, and I photographed it on the ground by accident when I was trying to photograph another bird.

pin-tailed whydah

This is a pin-tailed whydah. The long tail is a distinguishing feature.


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