Kenya
 
Crimson-rumped Waxbill
Common Estrilda finch in north-
eastern Africa...is actually
colorful with fiery red patches.
Estrilda rhodopyga
(L 4.25")
Lake Naivasha
Country Club
20Oct2014
Road from Lake Baringo
to Lake Nakuru
30Oct2014
Estrilda, name originally given
to African Waxbill but origin
unknown;
rhodopyga in Greek
means
rosy-rumped.
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Boesman
Macaulay
Library