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Birdwatching in Africa - Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch


The Cut-throat Finch (Amadina fasciata) is a common species of estrildid finch found throughout Africa; it is also known as the Bearded Finch, the Ribbon Finch, the cut throat, and the Weaver Finch.

The Cut-throat Finch has plumage that is pale, sandy brown with flecks of black all over. They have a black-brown tail, a thick white chin and cheeks, and a chestnut brown patch on the belly. The legs are a pink fleshy colour. The adult male has a bright red band across its throat (thus the name "cut throat"), while the male juveniles have a slightly duller red band.

It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,300,000 kmĀ². It is found throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Sahel, eastern and southern parts of the continent.

Range map from www.oiseaux.net

Range map
Range map from www.oiseaux.net - Ornithological Portal Oiseaux.net
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Reproduction
Cut-throat finches usually use nests constructed by other birds . A clutch usually consists of 3 to 6 white eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 12 days.

Origin
Origin and phylogeny has been obtained by Antonio Arnaiz-Villena et al..[3] Estrildinae may have originated in India and dispersed thereafter (towards Africa and Pacific Ocean habitats). Its closest relative is the red-headed finch.


Female VS Male

Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Female
Ethiopia - October 2019

Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Male
Ethiopia - October 2019




Length: 12 cm
Wingspan:
Weight: 15 - 32 g
Longevity:
Distinctive Feature
Similar Species


From opus at www.birdforum.net the forum for wild birds and birding.


Listen to the Cut-throat Finch

Remarks from the Recordist

Calls from one of a pair of birds perched fairly high in a long tree in an open, overgrazed plain. Lots of wind noise and some talking in the background of this cut.


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Conservation status
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.



From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sighted: 27 October 2019 (Date of first photo that I could use)
Location: Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, HQ area, Ethiopia


Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Male Cut-throat Finch - 27 October 2019 - Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, HQ area, Ethiopia

Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Male Cut-throat Finch - 27 October 2019 - Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, HQ area, Ethiopia

Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Male Cut-throat Finch - 27 October 2019 - Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, HQ area, Ethiopia

Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Male and female Cut-throat Finch - 27 October 2019 - Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, HQ area, Ethiopia

Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Male Cut-throat Finch - 27 October 2019 - Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, HQ area, Ethiopia

Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Male Cut-throat Finch - 28 October 2019 - Sabana Beach Resort at Lake Langano, Ethiopia

Cut-throat Finch, Amadina fasciata, Bearded Finch, Ribbon Finch, Cut Throat, Weaver Finch
Female Cut-throat Finch - 28 October 2019 - Sabana Beach Resort at Lake Langano, Ethiopia



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