They are known to use old nests of other birds, mainly sparrows, Ploceus weavers, and Sociable Weaver ( Philetairus socius). Clutches are 4–6 eggs with an incubation period of 14 days. Red-headed Finch nests are globular, with a side entrance, built with grass and straw, and are lined with feathers and plant down. House Finch males achieve an adult-like plumage in their first fall molt, in contrast to Purple (C. Adult males are rosy red around the face and upper breast, with streaky brown back, belly and tail. Purple Finches have a more reddish color on their upper parts and are not streaked on their abdomens. It has a distinctive double-noted chuck-chuck call.īreeding: Males perch upright, while raising the head and body, and fluff their throat and belly plumage in the frontal display to females. House Finches may be confused with Purple Finches. Temperament: Often seen in small flocks on dry savannahs, the red-headed finch is a ground feeder that feeds well with other species. Amadinas, with their heavy beaks, resemble members of the Lonchura, so they are actually more closely related to the Pytilias such as the Melba finch. Natural habitat is densely wooded thornbush in the breeding season and more open semi-desert grassland in acacia ( Acacia) thorn and bush savanna outside of breeding season. The red-headed and cut-throat finch are the only members of the genus Amadina. The resemblance to the cut-throat finch is unmistakable. Male Purple Finches are beautiful and described as looking like they were dipped in raspberry juice. During their courting, males will sing to the females and then will proceed to feed any receptive females to solidify the courtship. Males of the species have a small patch of red feathers on their heads. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Males have vibrant redheads and chests while the females are duller. The Hoary Redpoll is a finch primarily covered in white and grey feathers. Description: The Red-headed Finch ( Amadina erythrocephala), also known as the Paradise Finch or the Red-headed Weaver, is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa.
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