A male Green Winged Pytilia displaying to others with alternate flicks of the wing. They are a common and widespread member of the waxbill family


A male Green Winged Pytilia displaying to others with alternate flicks of the wing. They are a common and widespread member of the colourful waxbill family


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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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