Black-crowned Waxbill vs New Hanover Munia
Estrilda nonnula compared with Lonchura nigerrima
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Waxbill | New Hanover Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda nonnula | Lonchura nigerrima |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 7.866666666666667 g (0.28 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Waxbill
Not Evaluated
New Hanover Munia
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.