Black-headed Waxbill
Estrilda atricapilla
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The black-headed waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 620,000 km².
The black-headed waxbill (Estrilda atricapilla) is a common species of estrildid finch found in central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 620,000 km².
It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
The eastern subspecies E. a. kandti is sometimes treated as a separate species, Kandt's waxbill.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Estrilda
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Estrilda atricapilla (Black-headed Waxbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Estrilda atricapilla, commonly known as the Black-headed Waxbill, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Estrilda atricapilla (Black-headed Waxbill) live?
- Estrilda atricapilla (Black-headed Waxbill) is found in Africa.
- What family does Estrilda atricapilla (Black-headed Waxbill) belong to?
- Estrilda atricapilla (Black-headed Waxbill) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Estrilda atricapilla (Black-headed Waxbill)?
- The plumage of Estrilda atricapilla (Black-headed Waxbill) combines these colours: Black and Brown.
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