Anambra Waxbill
Estrilda poliopareia
The Anambra Waxbill (Estrilda poliopareia) is a legendary munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 7 g. The Anambra waxbill is a species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of southern Nigeria and Benin.
About the Anambra Waxbill
The Anambra waxbill is a species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of southern Nigeria and Benin. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 38,000 km2.
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How to identify it
The Anambra waxbill is approximately 12 cm long. This species is a dun-coloured finch with reddish brown bill and rump. If looked at closely, it has very fine barring on its upperparts, sides of breast and flanks, with unusual pale eyes. It has a typical waxbill-like tzzzt call.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, with peak activity in May. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Anambra Waxbill?
- The Anambra waxbill is approximately 12 cm long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Anambra Waxbill?
- The Anambra Waxbill is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see an Anambra Waxbill?
- The Anambra Waxbill occurs in 2 countries, including Benin and Nigeria.
- What birds look similar to an Anambra Waxbill?
- The Anambra Waxbill is most easily confused with the Black-headed Waxbill, the Arabian Waxbill and the Black-lored Waxbill.
- Is the Anambra Waxbill endangered?
- The Anambra Waxbill is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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