Black-rumped Waxbill
A species of Waxbills Scientific name : Estrilda troglodytes Genus : Waxbills
Black-rumped Waxbill, A species of Waxbills
Botanical name: Estrilda troglodytes
Genus: Waxbills
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The black-rumped waxbill (Estrilda troglodytes) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,000,000 km². It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France (introduced by Guadeloupe), Gambia, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Portugal (introduced), Puerto Rico, Senegal, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, United States (introduced in Puerto Rico) and Virgin Islands (possibly extirpated). And recently witnessed (on 20 September 2019) by a bird watcher Santhana Srinivasan on Kingdom of Bahrain. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. 
Size
8 - 13 cm
Life Expectancy
8 years
Feeding Habits
Black-rumped Waxbill primarily feeds on grass and herb seeds, with small insects and termites supplementing its diet. It forages for food, with a special preference for certain seeds, showcasing its adaptability in various environments.
Habitat
Black-rumped Waxbill's typical habitat includes grassy woodlands, dense woods, and thickets as well as areas around the bases of inselbergs. These birds are also found in dry grasslands and often inhabit spaces where cultivation has been abandoned. Tall rank grass near bodies of water, and the edges of swamps, also serve as suitable environments for black-rumped Waxbill. They are accustomed to various grassy and brush-laden landscapes across broad geographical regions, with a preference for places where cover and food sources are plentiful.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Waxbills Species
Black-rumped Waxbill 
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