Red-Billed Firefinch by Gerry Van der Walt
Gerry Van der Walt

Red-Billed Firefinch by

I was taking some pictures around the Royal Madikwe swiming pool when this little Red-Billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) landed a few meters from me. I just had enough time to get about 3 shots before he took off again.

This is the only Firefinch in the region with a reddish bill and rump. They mostly feed on seeds but also eat insects closer to their breeding time. (for higher protein intake).

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bird, feather, firefinch, red

Comments

  • Magaret Meintjes
    Magaret Meintjesabout 4 years ago

    perfect shot you got there Gerry, great techs!

  • ApeArt
    ApeArtabout 4 years ago

    wonderful shot

  • Cheri  McEachin
    Cheri McEachinabout 4 years ago

    Stunning shot—-love the clarity

  • Sharon Bishop
    Sharon Bishopabout 4 years ago

    Beautifully clear shot-well done.

  • Anne Smyth
    Anne Smythabout 4 years ago

    what a beauty! lovely capture

  • sra58
    sra58about 4 years ago

    This is great photography.
    Sharon

  • Charl045
    Charl045about 4 years ago

    Oh what a lovely clear shot!..Beautiful work!

  • Charl045
    Charl045about 4 years ago

    Oh what a lovely clear shot!..Beautiful work!

  • Jonicool
    Jonicoolabout 4 years ago

    Beautiful capture!

  • Robyn Carter
    Robyn Carteralmost 4 years ago

    Wonderfully sharp – great catch – this is brilliant :)