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Red-headed Finch

Red-headed Finch

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The Red-headed Finch is a striking finch found in the dry savannas and semi-deserts of Southern Africa. Males have a brilliant red head, contrasting with a speckled brown body, while females are duller.
Where to spot
Endemic to Southern Africa, primarily in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Prefers arid savannas, grasslands, and scrubland, often near waterholes.
How to spot
Look for it on the ground, foraging for seeds, or gathering at water sources. The male's bright red head is an unmistakable identifier.
When to spot
Year-round, but its presence can be unpredictable due to its nomadic nature. Best observed during the breeding season following good rainfall.
File:Amadina erythrocephala.jpg
File:Amadina erythrocephala (l) edit.jpg
File:Amadina erythrocephala f.jpg
File:Amadina erythrocephala ssp. erythrocephala.jpg
File:Amadina erythrocephala ♂.jpg
File:Red-headed finch, Amadina erythrocephala, at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa (35915808502).jpg
File:Red-headed finch, Amadina erythrocephala, at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa (35915808782).jpg
File:Red-headed finch (Amadina erythrocephala) male.jpg
File:Amadina erythrocephala.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Amadina erythrocephala (l) edit.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Amadina erythrocephala f.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Amadina erythrocephala ssp. erythrocephala.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Amadina erythrocephala ♂.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-headed finch, Amadina erythrocephala, at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa (35915808502).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-headed finch, Amadina erythrocephala, at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa (35915808782).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-headed finch (Amadina erythrocephala) male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is highly nomadic, moving in response to rainfall and seed availability, often appearing in large numbers in areas that have recently received rain.
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