🐦
Common Waxbill
Estrilda astrild
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="estrilda-astrild"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/estrilda-astrild/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/estrilda-astrild/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/estrilda-astrild/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="estrilda-astrild"></birdfyi-bird>
Least Concern
Wingspan
9.3 cm
Weight
7.783333333333334 g
Family
Estrildidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.3 cm and a weight of 7.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.3 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 7.783333333333334 g | 0.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
Clutch Size
3-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| Species | Estrilda astrild |
Distribution
Common Waxbill has been recorded in 19 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Common Waxbill endangered?
The Common Waxbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Waxbill nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
How big is the Common Waxbill?
The Common Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.3 cm, weight of 7.783333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Common Waxbill belong to?
The Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family
Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza salvadorii
Least Concern
African Firefinch
Lagonosticta rubricata
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
Ortygospiza atricollis
Least Concern
African Silverbill
Euodice cantans
Least Concern
Alpine Mannikin
Lonchura monticola
Least Concern
Anambra Waxbill
Estrilda poliopareia
Near Threatened
Angola Waxbill
Coccopygia bocagei
Least Concern
Arabian Waxbill
Estrilda rufibarba
Least Concern