The pink beak of the Blue-capped Cordon-Blue distinguishes this female from other blue waxbills. They are a common bird of the dry savanna lands.

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The pink beak of the Blue-capped Cordon-Blue distinguishes this female from other blue waxbills. They are a common bird of the dry savanna lands of East Africa.

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Size: 5800px × 3646px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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