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Euplectes orix
Small passerine bird, a cousin to weavers (fam Ploceidae). 10 to 12 cm in length, with very bright colours - face and belly all deep black; with orange-red rest of the body.
Seen in marshy parts of Mukuvisi Woodlads; a protected savanna reserve in Harare city. Observed flying in and out the tall reed vegetation for two consecutive days; probably nesting inside.
Spotted on Jan 21, 2018
Submitted on Jan 23, 2018
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