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File:Female Jamesons Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia).jpg

Jameson's Firefinch

Jameson's Firefinch

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Jameson's Firefinch is a beautiful finch found in the woodlands and savannas of Southern and East Africa. Males have a bright crimson face and breast, with a grey crown and brown back.
Where to spot
Distributed in woodlands, savannas, and thorny scrub of Southern and East Africa, from Angola to Kenya and South Africa.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground or in low bushes. The male's red face and breast against the grey crown are key identification marks.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during the breeding season when males are more vocal.
File:Female Jamesons Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia).jpg
File:Jameson's Firefinch, Lagonosticta rhodopareia, at Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa. - 49340761061.jpg
File:Jameson's Firefinch, Lagonosticta rhodopareia, at Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa. - 49340761551.jpg
File:Jameson's Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia).jpg
File:Jameson's Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia) male ... (52743369504).jpg
File:Lagonosticta rhodopareia (27677020184).jpg
File:Female Jamesons Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Jameson's Firefinch, Lagonosticta rhodopareia, at Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa. - 49340761061.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Jameson's Firefinch, Lagonosticta rhodopareia, at Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa. - 49340761551.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Jameson's Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Jameson's Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia) male ... (52743369504).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lagonosticta rhodopareia (27677020184).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in drier, thornier habitats compared to some other firefinches, which prefer moister environments.
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