DESCRIPTION OF BIRD:
They are mainly mouse-brown with a light gray crown and whitish under parts. The rump is orange-red; the tail black,
cheeks orange; eyes brown, beak red; and legs pinkish.
HOW TO TELL MALE FROM FEMALE:
The cheeks of the hen are often smaller and she is duller colored. Only the male carries a tune.
The orange-cheek waxbill originates from west and central Africa.
They will usually construct their nests about 1.5 meters from the ground. The hen lays 3-4 eggs with incubation of
11-12 days. Both parents sit on the eggs and feed the young. Young leave the nest after two weeks.
They eat seeds, insects and egg food.
Orange Cheek Waxbill
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