Angola waxbill
Coccopygia bocagei
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The Angola waxbill is a species of estrildid finch endemic to western Angola. Some taxonomists consider it to be conspecific with the swee waxbill of the south and east of South Africa; it differs from this in the yellowish belly and undertail coverts, rather than grey as in the swee waxbill.
The Angola waxbill (Coccopygia bocagei) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to western Angola. Some taxonomists consider it to be conspecific with the swee waxbill (Coccopygia melanotis) of the south and east of South Africa; it differs from this in the yellowish belly and undertail coverts, rather than grey as in the swee waxbill.
It is 9–10 cm long, with a grey crown and pale grey breast, grading into the yellow belly. As in swee waxbill, the back and wings are olive-green, the rump is bright red, and the tail black. Males have a black throat, and females a pale grey throat. The bill is bicoloured, black on the upper mandible, and red on the lower mandible. The iris is brown, and the legs dark grey.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Coccopygia
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Coccopygia bocagei (Angola waxbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Coccopygia bocagei, commonly known as the Angola waxbill, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Coccopygia bocagei (Angola waxbill) live?
- Coccopygia bocagei (Angola waxbill) is found in Africa.
- What family does Coccopygia bocagei (Angola waxbill) belong to?
- Coccopygia bocagei (Angola waxbill) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Coccopygia bocagei (Angola waxbill)?
- The plumage of Coccopygia bocagei (Angola waxbill) combines these colours: Brown and Grey.
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