Anambra Waxbill vs African Quailfinch
Estrilda poliopareia compared with Ortygospiza atricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Anambra Waxbill | African Quailfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Estrilda poliopareia | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 7.5 g (0.26 oz) | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Anambra Waxbill
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
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.
African Quailfinch
The African Quailfinch is a tiny estrildid finch weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 10 cm. It inhabits open grassy wetlands and moist grasslands across Africa, running mouse-like through vegetation and flushing in low, fast flight when disturbed.