10 Smallest Birds in the World Ranked

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Red-Cheeked Cordon-Bleu
red-cheeked cordon-bleu
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This colorful bird is a species of African finch with sky blue feathers, and males have a spot of red on their cheeks that make them look like they are perpetually blushing. Individuals only grow to be about five inches in length and weigh only about .35 ounces on average. That's roughly the weight of just three pennies. This species can be found in the wild in central and eastern Africa.
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