Black-crowned Waxbill vs Chestnut-breasted Nigrita
Estrilda nonnula compared with Nigrita bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Waxbill | Chestnut-breasted Nigrita |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda nonnula | Nigrita bicolor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) | 11.4 cm (4.5 in) |
| Weight | 7.866666666666667 g (0.28 oz) | 10.149999999999999 g (0.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-crowned Waxbill only
Chestnut-breasted Nigrita only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Waxbill
Least Concern
Chestnut-breasted Nigrita
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.