Black-cheeked Waxbill vs Black-headed Waxbill
Brunhilda charmosyna compared with Estrilda atricapilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Waxbill | Black-headed Waxbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brunhilda charmosyna | Estrilda atricapilla |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 9.2 cm (3.6 in) |
| Weight | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) | 7.5 g (0.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-cheeked Waxbill
Black-headed Waxbill
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Waxbill
The Black-cheeked Waxbill is a small, pretty estrildid finch of East African dry scrublands and savanna, with grey upperparts, a black face mask, and pinkish-red flanks and rump. It ranges from Ethiopia and Sudan south to Tanzania, inhabiting dry bush, scrub, and grassland with scattered trees. It feeds on small grass seeds and occasionally small insects.
Black-headed Waxbill
The Black-headed Waxbill is a tiny, attractive estrildid finch with a black head, red rump, dark brown upperparts, and pale pinkish underparts. It inhabits forest edges, dense undergrowth, and thickets in montane and lowland forests of central and east Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Tanzania. It feeds on small grass seeds and tiny insects, often in pairs or small family groups.