Black-headed Waxbill vs New Hanover Munia
Estrilda atricapilla compared with Lonchura nigerrima
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Waxbill | New Hanover Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda atricapilla | Lonchura nigerrima |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.2 cm (3.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 7.5 g (0.26 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Waxbill
Not Evaluated
New Hanover Munia
About These Birds
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.