Black-headed Waxbill vs Brown Firefinch
Estrilda atricapilla comparé à Lagonosticta nitidula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-headed Waxbill | Brown Firefinch |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Estrilda atricapilla | Lagonosticta nitidula |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 9,2 cm (3.6 in) | 10,4 cm (4.1 in) |
| Poids | 7,5 g (0.26 oz) | 10,875 g (0.38 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-headed Waxbill
Least Concern
Brown Firefinch
About These Birds
Black-headed Waxbill
The Black-headed Waxbill is a tiny, attractive estrildid finch with a black head, red rump, dark brown upperparts, and pale pinkish underparts. It inhabits forest edges, dense undergrowth, and thickets in montane and lowland forests of central and east Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Tanzania. It feeds on small grass seeds and tiny insects, often in pairs or small family groups.