Angola Waxbill
Coccopygia bocagei
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.6 cm
Weight
7.0 g
Family
Estrildidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Angola Waxbill is a tiny estrildid finch with a 9.6 cm wingspan, weighing just 7 grams. It inhabits grasslands and open woodland edges in Angola and adjacent areas. It forages in small flocks for grass seeds and small insects close to the ground.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.6 cm | 3.8 in |
| Weight | 7.0 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Coccopygia |
| Species | Coccopygia bocagei |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Angola Waxbill endangered?
The Angola Waxbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Angola Waxbill?
The Angola Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.6 cm, weight of 7.0 g.
What order and family does the Angola Waxbill belong to?
The Angola Waxbill (Coccopygia bocagei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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