Black-lored Waxbill (Estrilda nigriloris)
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Black-lored Waxbill

Estrilda nigriloris Chapin, 1928

7.5 gWeight

The black-lored waxbill (Estrilda nigriloris) is a species of estrildid finch found around the Lualaba River and Lake Upemba in the southern part of The Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Data Deficient

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The black-lored waxbill (Estrilda nigriloris) is a species of estrildid finch found around the Lualaba River and Lake Upemba in the southern part of The Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of less than 2,600 km2.

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Questions

How big is the Black-lored Waxbill?

The Black-lored Waxbill weighs around 7.5 g.

Where does the Black-lored Waxbill live?

Its breeding range: Africa: south-central DR Congo.

Is the Black-lored Waxbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-lored Waxbill as Data Deficient.

What does the Black-lored Waxbill eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Black-lored Waxbill in?

It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
7.5 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Data Deficient
More measurements
Wing
46 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
9 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: south-central DR Congo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Waxbills, Munias & Allies Estrildidae
Genus
Estrilda

Other birds in the genus Estrilda

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Black-lored Waxbill

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