The cut-throat finch (Amadina fasciata) is also known as the bearded finch, the ribbon finch, the cut throat, and the weaver finch. It has plumage that is pale, sandy brown with flecks of black all over. They have a black-brown tail, a thick white chin and cheeks, and a chestnut brown patch on the belly. The legs are a pink fleshy colour. The adult male has a bright red band across its throat (thus the name "cut throat"), while the male juveniles have a slightly duller red band.
Diet: Grass seeds; also termites and some other insects. Forages in small groups and flocks, also sometimes in pairs.
Habitat and Reproduction: Cut-throat finches usually use nests constructed by other birds . Eggs usually consists of 3 to 6 white eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 12 days. Their habitat is always grassy woodland, dry bush and acacia savanna.