The cardinal quelea is seasonally common after rains in north and central Tanzania (see map). The upper photo (Mererani) is courtesy of Frank Priscus Shirima; the 2nd row and left 4th row photos (Ruaha), courtesy of Stuart Webb; the right 4th row (Tarangire), courtesy of Colin Beale. The female was seen at Mwiba. The other photos were taken in Tarangire. Click the photo above to see 9 enlargements including a non-breeding male, females and a mixed flock of queleas.