In the breeding season the male Black-cheeked or Black-faced Waxbill has a more pink flush and colour than the drabber female who do most incubating

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In the breeding season the male Black-cheeked or Black-faced Waxbill has a more pink flush and colour than the drabber female who has to do most of the incubation and need to conceal herself

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

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