The Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu is one of three species of blue waxbills found in central Tanzania. The male has the distinctive red cheek patches

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The Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu is one of three species of blue waxbills found in central Tanzania. The male has the distinctive red cheek patches, which the female lacks.

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