Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Omnivore. Mainly insects (beetles, caterpillars etc), also seeds and fruit.
Habitat: Dry bush, savanna.
Incubation: 11-14 days, 3-4 eggs
Social structure: Groups of 3-6 individuals
Lifespan: 20 under human care
Estimated population in the wild: Common
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Threats: There are no major threats to this species.
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Males display to females by spreading their wings to show their white wing-patches and red-orange .