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Granatina granatina
smallish bird about 15cm, the red bill, violet ear patches and vivid blue rump make these birds easy to identify. The body of the male is deep chestnut with a black chin while the female is a much paler sandy brown
woodland, savanna and bush veld, in sandy area with 500mm summer rainfall. Photos taken by a farmhouse garden tap
usually seen in pairs or small family groups foraging in bushes.
Spotted on Jul 7, 2008
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012
2 Comments
Wonderful colors! Love the second photo :)
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