Cinderella Waxbill
NameCinderella Waxbill
Common NameCinderella Waxbill
Scientific NameEstrilda thomensis
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe Cinderella Waxbill has a pale grey head, throat, and breast, transitioning to a darker grey on the back and wings. A prominent reddish-orange patch is visible on its flanks and rump. It features black lores and a small, pointed red bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'seep' contact calls, often given while foraging or in flight within a flock.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area of southwestern Angola and northwestern Namibia, typically found in arid and semi-arid regions with rocky hillsides and sparse vegetation.
Identifying Featuressmall size, grey plumage, reddish flank patch, red bill, black lores
Description
This small, slender finch is characterized by its soft grey plumage, a distinctive reddish patch on its flanks and rump, and a bright red bill. It typically forages on the ground for seeds in dry savanna and scrubland habitats, often found in small flocks.
