Arabian Waxbill
NameArabian Waxbill
Common NameArabian Waxbill
Scientific NameEstrilda rufibarba
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)11.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy brown, becoming paler buffy-white on the underparts. A prominent crimson stripe extends from the lores through the eye, contrasting with white cheeks. The bill is blackish, and the tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'seep' calls, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southwestern Arabian Peninsula, found in Yemen, southwestern Saudi Arabia, and western Oman.
Identifying FeaturesRed eye-stripe, Small size, Brownish plumage, White cheeks, Blackish bill
Description
The Arabian Waxbill is a small, social finch-like bird characterized by its distinctive red stripe through the eye. They typically forage in small flocks, primarily feeding on seeds in grassy or scrubby habitats.
