Black-rumped Waxbill
Estrilda troglodytes
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The black-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 2,000,000 km2.
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, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Sudan, Togo, Uganda. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. It is introduced in France (Guadeloupe), Portugal, the United States (Puerto Rico) and Virgin Islands (possibly died out).
Taxonomy
The black-rumped waxbill was first described by Hinrich Lichtenstein in 1823, and at the time was placed in the genus Fringilla. When the genus Estrilda was described in 1850, this species was moved there. It was at one point thought to be conspecific with the Arabian waxbill.
Non-native
Japan: カエデチョウ 【かえでちょう】(kae de chō)
The black-rumped waxbill was introduced into Japan as a pet bird since the 1960s. It has a record of breeding in Tokyo and was also sighted in Osaka and Saitama Prefs. Its impact on the country is unknown, and there is no current regulation.
It has also been introduced in Spain, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Lesser Antilles, etc.
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Where it lives
Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Estrilda
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Care guide
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6 illustrations of Estrilda troglodytes (Black-rumped Waxbill) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Francesco Veronesi from Italy (CC BY-SA 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Estrilda troglodytes (Black-rumped Waxbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Estrilda troglodytes, commonly known as the Black-rumped Waxbill, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Estrilda troglodytes (Black-rumped Waxbill) live?
- Estrilda troglodytes (Black-rumped Waxbill) is found in Africa and Burkina Faso.
- What family does Estrilda troglodytes (Black-rumped Waxbill) belong to?
- Estrilda troglodytes (Black-rumped Waxbill) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Estrilda troglodytes (Black-rumped Waxbill)?
- The plumage of Estrilda troglodytes (Black-rumped Waxbill) combines these colours: Brown.
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