Black-headed Waxbill vs African Firefinch
Estrilda atricapilla comparé à Lagonosticta rubricata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-headed Waxbill | African Firefinch |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Estrilda atricapilla | Lagonosticta rubricata |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 9,2 cm (3.6 in) | 9,6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Poids | 7,5 g (0.26 oz) | 10,025 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-5 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-headed Waxbill
Least Concern
African 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.
African Firefinch
The African Firefinch weighs about 10g and is widespread across sub-Saharan grasslands. Males have rich red plumage with white flank spots, making them among the most colorful small African birds.