Fawn-breasted Waxbill
Estrilda paludicola
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-paludicola"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/estrilda-paludicola/" 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-paludicola/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/estrilda-paludicola/)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-paludicola"></birdfyi-bird>The Fawn-breasted Waxbill (Estrilda paludicola) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.5 cm and a weight of 7.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.5 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 7.55 g | 0.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| Species | Estrilda paludicola |
Distribution
Fawn-breasted Waxbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fawn-breasted Waxbill endangered?
How does the Fawn-breasted Waxbill nest?
How big is the Fawn-breasted Waxbill?
What order and family does the Fawn-breasted Waxbill belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family