Angola Waxbill vs Black-headed Waxbill
Coccopygia bocagei compared with Estrilda atricapilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Angola Waxbill | Black-headed Waxbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccopygia bocagei | Estrilda atricapilla |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) | 9.2 cm (3.6 in) |
| Weight | 7.0 g (0.25 oz) | 7.5 g (0.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Angola Waxbill
Least Concern
Black-headed Waxbill
About These Birds
Angola Waxbill
The Angola Waxbill is a tiny estrildid finch with a 9.6 cm wingspan, weighing just 7 grams. It inhabits grasslands and open woodland edges in Angola and adjacent areas. It forages in small flocks for grass seeds and small insects close to the ground.
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.