This photo was taken in: Gambia
Notes on this photo: Also known as Red-winged Warbler and included in the genus Heliolais. (Heliolais erythroptera)

The photo was taken by: Steve Bird , Birdseekers

Birdseekers photo's taken by Tony Crittenden

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