Black-crowned Waxbill vs Red-fronted Antpecker
Estrilda nonnula compared with Parmoptila rubrifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Waxbill | Red-fronted Antpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda nonnula | Parmoptila rubrifrons |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) | 9.3 cm (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 7.866666666666667 g (0.28 oz) | 9.25 g (0.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Waxbill
Near Threatened
Red-fronted Antpecker
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.