Orange-cheeked Waxbill vs Beautiful Firetail
Estrilda melpoda compared with Stagonopleura bella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Orange-cheeked Waxbill | Beautiful Firetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda melpoda | Stagonopleura bella |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.2 cm (3.6 in) | 11.4 cm (4.5 in) |
| Weight | 8.05 g (0.28 oz) | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Least Concern
Beautiful Firetail
About These Birds
Beautiful Firetail
The Beautiful Firetail is a small, colorful finch endemic to southeastern Australia and Tasmania, found in heath, scrub, and forest edges. It is recognized by its red bill and rump, finely barred black-and-white underparts, and blue eye ring. It feeds on grass seeds and small insects in dense shrubby habitats near the ground.