Black-faced Waxbill
A species of Waxbills Scientific name : Brunhilda erythronotos Genus : Waxbills
Black-faced Waxbill, A species of Waxbills
Botanical name: Brunhilda erythronotos
Genus: Waxbills
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Description General Info
Description
The black-faced waxbill or black-cheeked waxbill (Brunhilda erythronotos) is a common species of estrildid finch found in southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,300,000 km. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Waxbills Species
Black-faced Waxbill