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Estrilda astrild
Small finch, smaller than sparrow, all in grey-brownish colors with red eye-mask and red bill; and whitis cheeks and chin. Juvenile (photo N°2) more dull in color nd sports a black bill. Grows up to about 12cm.
Seen on temporary sandy islands on river Congo, in reed vegetation and tall grasses.
Spotted on Jun 9, 2013
Submitted on Dec 29, 2017
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