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Black-crowned Waxbill
Stephen Powell

Black-crowned Waxbill (Estrilda nonnula)

Dropped in whilst photographing Colobus monkeys.
Please note it appears that this bird may not be a Kandt's as was orignally thought after all. Received this from African Bird Club - 'It is in fact a Black-crowned Waxbill which is indicated by the red flanks and pale underparts. Kandts Waxbill is usually considered to be a subspecies of Black-headed Waxbill although some authorities split it as a separate species.'
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Habitat
Jungle Edge
Location
Rwanda neer Nyungwe
Date taken
26/6/2008
Scientific name
Estrilda nonnula
Equipment used
Canon 40D 100-400 IS
Stephen Powell
Thanks to all. And special thanks to Ian for pointing out new edition to Opus. Feel just a little bit proud!
 
Adalia
Wish something like this would 'drop in' on me!!! Very nice.

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Cora.
 

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