Black-crowned Waxbill vs Anambra Waxbill
Estrilda nonnula compared with Estrilda poliopareia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Waxbill | Anambra Waxbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda nonnula | Estrilda poliopareia |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 7.866666666666667 g (0.28 oz) | 7.5 g (0.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Waxbill
Near Threatened
Anambra 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.
Anambra Waxbill
The Anambra Waxbill is a tiny near-threatened finch with a 9.5 cm wingspan, weighing just 7.5 grams. It is restricted to riverine grasslands in southeastern Nigeria. Its limited range and habitat specialization make it vulnerable to wetland degradation.