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Red-throated Twinspot

Red-throated Twinspot

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Peter's Twinspot is a stunning finch found in the woodlands and savannas of East and Southern Africa. Males have a bright red face and breast, contrasting with a brown back and heavily white-spotted flanks.
Where to spot
Widespread in woodlands, savannas, and dense thickets across East and Southern Africa, from Kenya to South Africa.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the forest floor or in low bushes, often in shaded areas. The red face and breast with prominent white spots are unmistakable for males.
When to spot
Year-round and often readily observable. Most active in early mornings and late afternoons.
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File:Red-throated twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus at Ewanrig Botanical Garden, Harare, Zimbabwe (21655987180).jpg
File:Red-throated twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus at Ewanrig Botanical Garden, Harare, Zimbabwe (21817901876).jpg
File:Red-throated twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus at Ewanrig Botanical Garden, Harare, Zimbabwe (21817905586).jpg
File:Red-throated twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus at Ewanrig Botanical Garden, Harare, Zimbabwe (21832154592).jpg
File:Hypargos niveoguttatus 270141823.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-throated twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus at Ewanrig Botanical Garden, Harare, Zimbabwe (21655987180).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-throated twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus at Ewanrig Botanical Garden, Harare, Zimbabwe (21817901876).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-throated twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus at Ewanrig Botanical Garden, Harare, Zimbabwe (21817905586).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-throated twinspot, Hypargos niveoguttatus at Ewanrig Botanical Garden, Harare, Zimbabwe (21832154592).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This twinspot is often seen foraging on the ground in pairs or small family parties, sifting through leaf litter for seeds and insects.
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