Angola Waxbill vs African Firefinch
Coccopygia bocagei compared with Lagonosticta rubricata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Angola Waxbill | African Firefinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccopygia bocagei | Lagonosticta rubricata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 7.0 g (0.25 oz) | 10.025 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Angola Waxbill
Least Concern
African Firefinch
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.
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.