Crithagra gularis
The Streaky-headed Seedeater is a type of canary and, in keeping with many members of the family, has a very sweet song. They occur commonly in South Africa’s southern, eastern and northern regions, and beyond our borders are found as far afield as Angola. They inhabit savannas, woodlands, fynbos and forest edges, often on hillsides and in mountainous terrain, where they feed on seeds, flowers, nectar, fruit and the occasional insect. They’re usually seen in pairs or small groups of up to 8, and regularly associate with birds of other kinds.
Streaky-headed Seedeaters nest in spring and summer, when the female constructs a cup-shaped nest placed in a tree or bush. The female incubates the clutch of 2-4 eggs for around a fortnight while the male provides her with food. For the first few days after the chicks have hatched she broods them continuously while the male brings back food for the female and chicks. They leave the nest before they’re 3 weeks old but remain dependent on their parents for quite a while longer after that. Fully grown these little birds weigh about 20g and measure approximately 15cm in length.
The IUCN lists the Streaky-headed Seedeater as being of least concern.
DeWetsWild 
Ag nou ja, ‘n voëltjie wat so mooi sing (dankie vir die ‘record’), moet mos mooi lyk ook. Daardie enetjie wat so met oop gespreide vlerke aankom, is pragtig.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Selfs die ou vaal voeltjies het n eiesoortige mooi!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oulike voeltjie die! Het hulle nog nie gesien nie.
LikeLike
These are welcome visitors to our garden. You have caught them in a variety of poses 🙂
LikeLike
Love the name for this cutie. That last shot is particularly lovely.
LikeLike
You can always hook me in with a canary, Dries. These ones did not disappoint.
LikeLike