Angola Waxbill vs Black-throated Munia
Coccopygia bocagei compared with Lonchura kelaarti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Angola Waxbill | Black-throated Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccopygia bocagei | Lonchura kelaarti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 7.0 g (0.25 oz) | 13.25 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Angola Waxbill
Least Concern
Black-throated Munia
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.