Cut-throat Finch
Amadina fasciata
Woodland. Speckled bird with broad red throat-band; white bill.
Finches, Mannikins, Twinspots, Waxbills
LC
Not Endemic
Description
Common resident. Both sexes identified by the fine scaling on the head and underparts and extensive chestnut belly patch. Male has small red band across throat. Female has a generally scaly appearance with a pale bill; smaller and darker than female of [Red-headed Finch]. A thin ‘kee-air’ call is uttered in flight. Occurs in pairs when nesting, otherwise in flocks in dry, broad-leaved woodland, often near villages and cultivations. Takes over old nests of weavers and often in the vicinity of weaver colonies.
Quick Facts
Size
12 cm - S
Names
A: Bandkeelvink
G: Bandfink
Bird Family
Small, conical-billed, ground- or grass-feeding seed-eaters, although some will also eat insects. They usually have colourful plumage, although females are usually more drab than males. They generally occur in pairs, or are gregarious when not breeding.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Occurs in pairs when nesting, otherwise in 'flocks' in dry, broad-leaved woodland, often near villages and cultivations.
