Black-cheeked Waxbill vs African Firefinch
Brunhilda charmosyna compared with Lagonosticta rubricata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Waxbill | African Firefinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brunhilda charmosyna | Lagonosticta rubricata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) | 10.025 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-cheeked Waxbill
Least Concern
African Firefinch
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.
African Firefinch
The African Firefinch weighs about 10g and is widespread across sub-Saharan grasslands. Males have rich red plumage with white flank spots, making them among the most colorful small African birds.