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Violet-eared Waxbill

Uraeginthus granatinus

Description:

Endemic to south west Africa. Male has red bill, diagnostic violet face, chestnut body and bright blue rump.

Habitat:

Dry thicket in river bed in savanna.

Notes:

Also called Common Grenadier.

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Namibia

Lat: -21.22, Long: 16.01

Spotted on Oct 4, 2009
Submitted on Apr 20, 2012

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