Black-crowned Waxbill vs African Firefinch
Estrilda nonnula compared with Lagonosticta rubricata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Waxbill | African Firefinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda nonnula | Lagonosticta rubricata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 7.866666666666667 g (0.28 oz) | 10.025 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Waxbill
Least Concern
African 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.
African Firefinch
The African Firefinch weighs about 10g and is widespread across sub-Saharan grasslands. Males have rich red plumage with white flank spots, making them among the most colorful small African birds.