Anambra Waxbill vs Black-throated Munia

Estrilda poliopareia compared with Lonchura kelaarti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Anambra Waxbill Black-throated Munia
Scientific Name Estrilda poliopareia Lonchura kelaarti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 9.5 cm (3.7 in) 10.8 cm (4.3 in)
Weight 7.5 g (0.26 oz) 13.25 g (0.47 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 5-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Anambra Waxbill only

Black-throated Munia only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Anambra Waxbill

Least Concern

Black-throated Munia

About These Birds

Anambra Waxbill

The Anambra Waxbill is a tiny near-threatened finch with a 9.5 cm wingspan, weighing just 7.5 grams. It is restricted to riverine grasslands in southeastern Nigeria. Its limited range and habitat specialization make it vulnerable to wetland degradation.

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