Red-cheeked Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus bengalus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Estrilid Finches (Estrildidae)

Code 4

RCCO

Code 6

URABEN

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Orange iris
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Brown
Forehead Color: Brown
Nape Color: Brown
Throat Color: Blue
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 11-13 cm (4.5-5 in)
Weight: 10 g (0.35 oz)
Size: 1. Very Small (3 - 5 in)
Color Primary: Blue, Brown
Underparts: Blue and buff
Upperparts: Brown and blue
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Blue
Under Tail: Blue-gray
Leg Color: Yellow-brown

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