Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda melpoda
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) is a uncommon munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 35 countries, weighing about 8 g. The orange-cheeked waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch native to western and central Africa, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,600,000 km2.
About the Orange-cheeked Waxbill
The orange-cheeked waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch native to western and central Africa, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,600,000 km2.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom.
When to see it
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does an Orange-cheeked Waxbill look like?
- The orange-cheeked waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch native to western and central Africa, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 3,600,000 km2.
- How big is an Orange-cheeked Waxbill?
- The Orange-cheeked Waxbill is a tiny sized bird weighing about 8 g.
- Where can you see an Orange-cheeked Waxbill?
- The Orange-cheeked Waxbill occurs in 35 countries, including Puerto Rico, the United States, Ghana, Nigeria and Taiwan.
- What birds look similar to an Orange-cheeked Waxbill?
- The Orange-cheeked Waxbill is most easily confused with the Black-crowned Waxbill, the Black-rumped Waxbill and the Crimson-rumped Waxbill.
- Is the Orange-cheeked Waxbill endangered?
- The Orange-cheeked Waxbill is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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