Grey Waxbill
NameGrey Waxbill
Common NameGrey Waxbill
Scientific NameEstrilda perreini
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely pale grey, with darker grey on the wings and tail. A prominent bright red patch covers the rump and uppertail coverts. It has dark lores and a pale blue-grey bill with a dark line along the culmen.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'seep' or 'tsit' calls, often used for contact or when in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to central and southern Africa, its range extends from Angola eastward through the Democratic Republic of Congo to Tanzania, and south to parts of South Africa.
Identifying Featuressmall size, overall grey plumage, bright red rump, pale blue-grey bill, dark lores
Description
This small, predominantly grey finch is characterized by its striking red rump and pale blue bill. It is often observed in pairs or small flocks, foraging for seeds and small insects in dense vegetation.
