Black-headed Waxbill vs African Quailfinch
Estrilda atricapilla comparé à Ortygospiza atricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-headed Waxbill | African Quailfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Estrilda atricapilla | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 9,2 cm (3.6 in) | 10,2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Poids | 7,5 g (0.26 oz) | 11,316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-5 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-headed Waxbill
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
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 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.