Unlike the brilliantly coloured male, the female Green-winged Pytilia is more drably coloured. This is essential for remaining well camouflaged

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Unlike the brilliantly coloured male, the female Green-winged Pytilia is more drably coloured. This is essential for remaining well camouflaged during the period she incubates the eggs

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Size: 6200px × 4142px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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