Black-crowned Waxbill vs Brown Firefinch
Estrilda nonnula compared with Lagonosticta nitidula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Waxbill | Brown Firefinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda nonnula | Lagonosticta nitidula |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 7.866666666666667 g (0.28 oz) | 10.875 g (0.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Waxbill
Least Concern
Brown Firefinch
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.