Black-rumped Waxbill
Estrilda troglodytes
The Black-rumped Waxbill (Estrilda troglodytes) is a rare munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 34 countries, weighing about 8 g. The black-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa.
About the Black-rumped Waxbill
The black-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,000,000 km2.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Bahrain, Eritrea, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, Portugal.
When to see it
The Black-rumped Waxbill can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Black-rumped Waxbill look like?
- The black-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa.
- How big is a Black-rumped Waxbill?
- The Black-rumped Waxbill is a tiny sized bird weighing about 8 g.
- Where can you see a Black-rumped Waxbill?
- The Black-rumped Waxbill occurs in 34 countries, including Nigeria, the Gambia, Uganda, Senegal and Ghana.
- What birds look similar to a Black-rumped Waxbill?
- The Black-rumped Waxbill is most easily confused with the Crimson-rumped Waxbill, the Black-crowned Waxbill and the Fawn-breasted Waxbill.
- Is the Black-rumped Waxbill endangered?
- The Black-rumped Waxbill is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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