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Uraeginthus

Genus Uraeginthus

The following five species constitute entire the Uraeginthus genus. They are the Cordon-bleus and Grenadiers, all of African origin.

Reference Source: Finches and Sparrows: An Identification...

Blue-breasted Cordon-bleu Uraeginthus angolensis
Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu Uraeginthus bengalus
Blue-capped Cordon-bleu Uraeginthus cyanocephalus 
Common Grenadier Uraeginthus granatina ( a/k/a Violet-eared Waxbill )
Purple Grenadier Uraeginthus ianthinogaster 

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