Blue-capped Cordon-bleu

About the Blue-capped Cordon-bleu

The blue-capped cordon-bleu or blue-capped cordonbleu is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Tanzania in East Africa. This small finch does fairly well in captivity given adequate conditions; however, breeding this finch is said to be quite difficult.

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Where the Blue-capped Cordon-bleu lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.

When to see the Blue-capped Cordon-bleu

Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Red-cheeked Cordon-bleuUraeginthus bengalusLike other members of its genus, the red-cheeked cordon-bleu is a very small finch, measuring only 12.5–13 cm (4.9–5.1 in) in length. Blue WaxbillUraeginthus angolensisThe blue waxbill has powder-blue face, breast, rump, and flanks with pale brown upperparts.