Black-crowned Waxbill
NameBlack-crowned Waxbill
Common NameBlack-crowned Waxbill
Scientific NameEstrilda nonnula
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive black crown, white cheeks, and white underparts. Its back and wings are grey, contrasting with a bright red rump and uppertail coverts. The tail is blackish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'seep' or 'tsip' calls, often given while foraging or in flight. They also produce a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to central Africa, its range extends from Nigeria eastward through Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Kenya, and south into Angola.
Identifying Featuresblack crown, white face and underparts, grey back, bright red rump, small size
Description
The Black-crowned Waxbill is a small, social finch characterized by its striking black crown and bright red rump. These active birds are often seen in small flocks, foraging for seeds among grasses and low vegetation in their African habitats.
