Grey Waxbill (Glaucestrilda perreini)
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Grey Waxbill

Glaucestrilda perreini (Vieillot, 1817)

7.4 gWeight

The grey waxbill or black-tailed waxbill (Glaucestrilda perreini) is a common species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of Southern Africa.

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 grey waxbill or black-tailed waxbill (Glaucestrilda perreini) is a common species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 670,000 km2 (260,000 sq mi).

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Questions

How big is the Grey Waxbill?

The Grey Waxbill weighs around 7.4 g.

Where does the Grey Waxbill live?

Its breeding range: Africa: west-central, central, southeastern.

What does the Grey Waxbill eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Grey Waxbill in?

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

At a glance

Weight
7.4 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
10 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

Africa: west-central, central, southeastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

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Grey Waxbill

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