Blue-faced Parrotfinch vs Black-crowned Waxbill
Erythrura trichroa compared with Estrilda nonnula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue-faced Parrotfinch | Black-crowned Waxbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythrura trichroa | Estrilda nonnula |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.7 cm (4.6 in) | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 13.833333333333334 g (0.49 oz) | 7.866666666666667 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Blue-faced Parrotfinch only
Black-crowned Waxbill only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blue-faced Parrotfinch
Least Concern
Black-crowned Waxbill
About These Birds
Black-crowned Waxbill
The Black-crowned Waxbill is a small, delicate estrildid finch of Central African forest edges and adjacent savanna, with a black cap, grey body, red rump patch, and barred white flanks. It ranges from Cameroon east to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, inhabiting grass and shrub edges of forest clearings and cultivation. It feeds on small grass seeds and tiny insects.