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Uraeginthus bengalus
The Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu is 12 centimetres (4.7 in) in length. The adult male has uniformly brown upperparts, pale blue breast, flanks and tail and a yellow belly. There is a red patch on each cheek. Females are similar but duller, and lack the cheek spot. Immature birds are like the female, but with blue restricted to the face and throat.
this is very typical Bird, of subharian Africa, but they are many in east africa !
Spotted on Apr 3, 2011
Submitted on Apr 3, 2011
18 Comments
Thank you!! Patty :)
These birds are so cute =)! Great spotting and picture
Welcome. :)
Thank You ...:) !
So pretty!
Amazing pose.
It's ok ...! :)
so beautiful! you can add this to the new "color blue" mission:
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8382...
I will do now , Carolina :) !
Saber, it would be great if you could share some information with us; like a little description of these birds, their habitat, how did you find it, etc. :)
Omg they are extremely beautiful! Wonderful colors!
Very sweet!
wow , definetly a beauty
Interesting coloring! Good spotting!
Cordon Bleu?? That was something to eat for me!!! Great shot...and I learnt something new
Thank you ! : -)
Beautiful birds! Nice shot!
Sweet!