Angola Waxbill vs African Quailfinch
Coccopygia bocagei compared with Ortygospiza atricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Angola Waxbill | African Quailfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccopygia bocagei | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 7.0 g (0.25 oz) | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Angola Waxbill
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
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 Quailfinch
The African Quailfinch is a tiny estrildid finch weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 10 cm. It inhabits open grassy wetlands and moist grasslands across Africa, running mouse-like through vegetation and flushing in low, fast flight when disturbed.