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A photo of a Cut-throat Finch (Amadina fasciata), male
Cut-throat Finch, Male

Cut-throat Finch

Amadina fasciata

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 km2. It is found throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Sahel, eastern and southern parts of the continent.
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A photo of a Cut-throat Finch photographed in  South Africa
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Allison Warner
Sunday 24 Sep 2023 - 8:05am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Richard Warner
Sunday 24 Sep 2023 - 7:43am
South Africa
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Roelof van der Breggen
Sunday 24 Sep 2023 - 5:46am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Nikita Steele
Saturday 23 Sep 2023 - 2:41pm
South Africa
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