Cinderella Waxbill
Glaucestrilda thomensis
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The Cinderella waxbill is a near-threatened species of estrildid finch found in drier regions of southwestern Angola around the Namibe Province, north and east to the southwest of the Huíla Province and north to Fazenda do Cuito in Huambo, and also in the extreme northwestern part of Namibia. It has an estimated global distribution of 95,700 km2 (36,900 sq mi).
The Cinderella waxbill (Glaucestrilda thomensis) is a near-threatened species of estrildid finch found in drier regions of southwestern Angola around the Namibe Province, north and east to the southwest of the Huíla Province and north to Fazenda do Cuito in Huambo, and also in the extreme northwestern part of Namibia. It has an estimated global distribution of 95,700 km2 (36,900 sq mi).
Habitat
The Cinderella waxbill is found in subtropical and tropical (lowland), dry shrubland, savannah and forest habitats at altitudes of 200 to 500 m (660 to 1,640 ft). It is observed that the recent development of a hydroelectric plant on the Cunene River at Epupa Falls has caused changes to insect biodiversity which were relied on by Cinderella waxbills during feeding of its young, thus threatening its food source to be depleted.
The Cinderella waxbill also eats grass seeds, nectar and insects; it is diurnal.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Glaucestrilda
- Conservation status
- Not evaluated
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Glaucestrilda thomensis (Cinderella Waxbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Glaucestrilda thomensis, commonly known as the Cinderella Waxbill, in the «Not evaluated» category. «Not evaluated» means the IUCN has not yet assessed this species.
- What family does Glaucestrilda thomensis (Cinderella Waxbill) belong to?
- Glaucestrilda thomensis (Cinderella Waxbill) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Glaucestrilda thomensis (Cinderella Waxbill)?
- The plumage of Glaucestrilda thomensis (Cinderella Waxbill) combines these colours: Brown and Grey.
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