🌍 Violet-eared waxbill (Granatina granatina) The Violet-eared waxbill, also known as the Common grenadier, is a small bird native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its distinctive plumage, with a brown-red body, black wings, and a violet-blue patch on its cheeks. It's short, broad-based, sharp-pointed beak is pink and waxy-looking, and it's pink-ringed eyes are red. These birds are often found in small flocks and inhabit grasslands, open woodlands, and savannahs. Violet-eared waxbills primarily feed on seeds and insects. GPT-3.5 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by hbieser via Pixabay GGVR

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