Black-crowned Waxbill
Estrilda nonnula
The Black-crowned Waxbill (Estrilda nonnula) is a rare munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 12 countries, weighing about 8 g. The black-crowned waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in western-central Africa.
About the Black-crowned Waxbill
The black-crowned waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in western-central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,000,000 km2.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Congo - Brazzaville.
When to see it
The Black-crowned Waxbill can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Black-crowned Waxbill look like?
- The black-crowned waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in western-central Africa.
- How big is a Black-crowned Waxbill?
- The Black-crowned Waxbill is a tiny sized bird weighing about 8 g.
- Where can you see a Black-crowned Waxbill?
- The Black-crowned Waxbill occurs in 12 countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Cameroon, Nigeria and Kenya.
- What birds look similar to a Black-crowned Waxbill?
- The Black-crowned Waxbill is most easily confused with the Black-rumped Waxbill, the Crimson-rumped Waxbill and the Fawn-breasted Waxbill.
- Is the Black-crowned Waxbill endangered?
- The Black-crowned Waxbill is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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