Uraeginthus granatina Violet-eared Waxbill Koningblousysie
Lephalale, Jun 2015
male
Probably a breeding resident. Fairly common in the surrounding thorn savanna but scarce and localised in the Waterberg occurring mostly on the fringes and in pockets of thornveld (29% in, 71% out; recorded in 31% of the Waterberg pentads); found singly or in pairs. Breeds in late summer. Parasitised by Shaft-tailed Whydah which has a similar distribution.
male
Probably a breeding resident. Fairly common in the surrounding thorn savanna but scarce and localised in the Waterberg occurring mostly on the fringes and in pockets of thornveld (29% in, 71% out; recorded in 31% of the Waterberg pentads); found singly or in pairs. Breeds in late summer. Parasitised by Shaft-tailed Whydah which has a similar distribution.
Marakele National Park, Mar 2018
male left, female right
male left, female right