Amadina
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Amadina is a genus
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...

 of African munias consisting of the following species:
  • Cut-throat Finch
    Cut-throat Finch
    The Cut-throat Finch Amadina fasciata is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa and originated in Africa, also known as the Bearded Finch, the Ribbon Finch, the Cut Throat, or the Weaver Finch....

    , Amadina fasciata
  • Red-headed Finch
    Red-headed Finch
    The Red-headed Finch, Amadina erythrocephala, is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,600,000 km²...

    , Amadina erythrocephala


They also share common features with the genus Pytilia
Pytilia
Pytilia is a genus of birds in the family Estrildidae, containing four species:* Orange-winged Pytilia, Pytilia afra* Red-winged Pytilia, Pytilia phoenicoptera* Green-winged Pytilia, Pytilia melba* Red-faced Pytilia, Pytilia hypogrammica...

, notably the mouth markings.
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