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Cinderella Waxbill
Glaucestrilda thomensis
Cinderella Waxbill (Glaucestrilda thomensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Cinderella Waxbill (Glaucestrilda thomensis) is a member of the Estrildidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 7.6 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Estrildidae Waxbills, Munias & Allies
- Genus Glaucestrilda
- Species thomensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 7.6 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Cinderella Waxbill is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Cinderella Waxbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Cinderella Waxbill (Glaucestrilda thomensis) is a species of bird in the Estrildidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF w Angola and nw Namibia.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 7.6 g, with a wing length of about 5.2 cm and a tail of around 5 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Cinderella Waxbill?
The Cinderella Waxbill is a very small bird that weighs around 7.6 g.
Where does the Cinderella Waxbill live?
The Cinderella Waxbill is found across Africa with a range covering AF w Angola and nw Namibia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Cinderella Waxbill belong to?
The Cinderella Waxbill (Glaucestrilda thomensis) belongs to the Estrildidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Cinderella Waxbill eat?
The Cinderella Waxbill is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Cinderella Waxbill migrate?
The Cinderella Waxbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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