Common Waxbill

Small to large flocks are common and widespread, often in reeds or tall grass near water. The 2nd row bird (Machame) Is courtesy of Bob Kasworm; the left 3rd row adult (Lake Eyasi), courtesy of Colin Beale. The right lower immature (note black bill) was seen at Simba Farm, West Kilimanjaro The others were seen in the Serengti, Udzungwa Mountains, Kilombero, Minziro and Olasiti; click the photo above to see 11 enlargements including more immatures.

	Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild
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