In the sunlit savannas and open woodlands of East Africa, this lilac-eared jewel flits through tall grasses with delicate ease. It feeds on fine seeds and tiny insects, moving in soft, synchronized groups that ripple through the landscape. What makes it extraordinary is its quiet role in shaping the grasslands — by dispersing seeds and responding quickly to seasonal change, it mirrors the health and rhythm of its habitat. Subtle in movement yet luminous in detail, a gentle pulse of color in the African plains.
Violet-eared Waxbill 👇
