The male red-cheeked cordon-bleu is unmistakeably identified by the red cheek (upper photo, Ruaha, 6-18 and 2nd row, Tarangire). The female and immature male (Katavi) are seen in the 3rd and 4th rows. The 5th row photo (Mkomazi) is courtesy of Kim Axmann. The pair exploring a nest was in Tarangire. Click the photo above to see 28 enlargements.