Black-cheeked Waxbill vs Black-throated Munia
Brunhilda charmosyna compared with Lonchura kelaarti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Waxbill | Black-throated Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brunhilda charmosyna | Lonchura kelaarti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) | 13.25 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-cheeked Waxbill
Least Concern
Black-throated Munia
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.