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Common Waxbill

Estrilda astrild

Description:

Small finch native to sub-Saharan Africa, but has been introduced to Hawaii. Feeds in large flocks (picture 3 is only a quarter of the nearby flock's size).

Notes:

Photos 1 & 2 taken at Hamakua Marsh.

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jackie.hawaii
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jackie.hawaii

Kailua, Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Apr 4, 2014
Submitted on Apr 28, 2014

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