Black-lored Waxbill
Estrilda nigriloris
Black-lored Waxbill (Estrilda nigriloris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Black-lored Waxbill (Estrilda nigriloris) is a member of the Estrildidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 7.5 g.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Estrildidae Waxbills, Munias & Allies
- Genus Estrilda
- Species nigriloris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 7.5 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black-lored Waxbill is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Black-lored Waxbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Black-lored Waxbill (Estrilda nigriloris) is a member of the Estrildidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF sc DR Congo.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 7.5 g, with a wing length of about 4.6 cm and a tail of around 4.9 cm.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 28,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black-lored Waxbill?
The Black-lored Waxbill is a very small bird that weighs around 7.5 g.
Where does the Black-lored Waxbill live?
The Black-lored Waxbill is found across Africa with a range covering AF sc DR Congo, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Black-lored Waxbill belong to?
The Black-lored Waxbill (Estrilda nigriloris) belongs to the Estrildidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Black-lored Waxbill eat?
The Black-lored Waxbill is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Black-lored Waxbill migrate?
The Black-lored Waxbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
How large is the Black-lored Waxbill's range?
The Black-lored Waxbill has a mapped global range of about 28,000 km².
Conservation
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