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Anthene amarah amarah - Black-striped hairtail
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Photo(s): Bart Wursten, Casa Banana rd and Chitengo (upperside), Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique.
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| Note: | Particularly common during the warmer months, favouring flat terrain, where Acacias are present. | ||||||||
| Distribution: | Acacia woodland throughout most of tropical Africa and South Africa. | ||||||||
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