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Black-faced Firefinch

Black-faced Firefinch

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1 year ago door Linda Rullens
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The Black-faced Firefinch is a striking finch found in the dry savannas of West Africa. Males have a distinctive black face, contrasting sharply with a crimson body and brown back.
Where to spot
Found in dry savannas and grasslands of West Africa, from Mali to Sudan. Prefers areas with scattered bushes.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground. The male's black facial mask is the unmistakable identification feature. Females are duller.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during early mornings and late afternoons.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lagonosticta larvata (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is well-camouflaged when foraging on the ground, but its bold facial pattern becomes apparent when seen in the open.
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Linda Rullens
1 year ago
Black-faced Firefinch
Manyina, West Coast
Spotted Black-faced Firefinch
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