It’s not unusual for me to find that the artwork in field guides doesn’t quite prepare me for my first encounter with the real thing. That was the case with this Cut-throat Finch that we encountered during our visit to Ethiopia. I had seen the photos while preparing for the trip but it didn’t really stand out to me but wow when I saw the bird in the feather it definitely left a lasting impression. What a cool looking bird!

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Amadina fasciata