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Seed-eater, Streaky-headed

Roberts No: 881

Plain looking except for long white eyebrow and pale streaks on top of head. White throat, plain brown breast. Occurs in pairs or family parties. Enjoys the seeds of liquid amber trees, probes bases of flowers to extract nectar, tears open aloe flowers to eat anthers.

Family Name:
Serinus gularis
Common Name:
Seed-eater, Streaky-headed
Size:
13 to 14 cm
Status:
Resident
Food:
seeds, small fruits, nectar, buds, flower parts and insects