bright orange-red face and bill (California, USA; 2007-08-27)


Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda melpoda

Native Range: Africa

Notes: although native to Africa, some small introduced populations have become established in southern California.

dorsal view; red rump, brown back, gray cap (California, USA; 2007-08-27)
gray-creamy underneath (California, USA; 2007-08-27)