Cut-throat finch

Cut-throat finch

Bearded finch, Ribbon finch, Cut throat, Weaver finch

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SPECIES
Amadina fasciata

The cut-throat finch (Amadina fasciata ) is a common species of estrildid finch found throughout Africa; it is also known as the bearded finch, the ribbon finch, the cut throat, and the weaver finch.

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The cut-throat finch has plumage that is pale, sandy brown with flecks of black all over. They have a black-brown tail, a thick white chin and cheeks, and a chestnut brown patch on the belly. The legs are a pink fleshy colour. The adult male has a bright red band across its throat (thus the name "cut throat"), while the male juveniles have a slightly duller red band.

It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,300,000 km2. It is found throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Sahel, eastern and southern parts of the continent.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Mating Habits

Cut-throat finches usually use nests constructed by other birds. A clutch usually consists of 3 to 6 white eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 12 days.

Population

References

1. Cut-throat finch Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cut-throat_finch
2. Cut-throat finch on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22719927/94651784
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/509854

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