Oval patch of red on either side of face. Only the males, like this one, have the 'red cheek'. |
Light brown and pale blue very small bird with conical bill often seen foraging for seeds on the ground. Females, like this one, lack the 'red cheek'. |
Small red (males) or grayish-red birds feeding often on ground. Lower mandible red. Common in towns. |
Small bird with intense blue on lower breast, belly and rump of males. Bill is conical and red or partly red. |
Very small, seed-eating birds with rich, chocolate brown head, wings and back. Lower chest and belly white. |
The bill is large and conicle. Silvery speckles on gray head and neck contrast with golden-tan belly. |
The red bill is the color of sealing wax. Gray-brown with fine barring on the back. Very small bird. |
Small finch-like bird with red on rump and shoulder, shiny black conical bill and finely barred underparts. |
Diminutive birds with conical bills, gray and red plumage and a black head cap. |
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Michael J. Plagens, page created 12 February 2015,
updated 22 Nov. 2017.
By no means am I an expert on the Natural History of Kenya because I am so new to exploring this part of the World. By creating a page for the species as I learn them I am teaching myself, sharing with others. If you find an error or appreciate my efforts please send me a message.