Black-faced Waxbill vs Pin-tailed Parrotfinch
Brunhilda erythronotos compared with Erythrura prasina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-faced Waxbill | Pin-tailed Parrotfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brunhilda erythronotos | Erythrura prasina |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 11.3 cm (4.4 in) |
| Weight | 8.940000000000001 g (0.32 oz) | 15.959999999999999 g (0.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-faced Waxbill
Least Concern
Pin-tailed Parrotfinch
About These Birds
Black-faced Waxbill
The Black-faced Waxbill is a small, attractive estrildid finch with gray and black facial markings, reddish-pink upperparts, and a crimson rump patch. It inhabits dry thornbush, acacia scrub, and open savanna woodland of eastern and southern Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It feeds on small grass seeds, often foraging in pairs or small groups close to the ground.