Black-rumped Waxbill vs Black-tailed Waxbill

Estrilda troglodytes compared with Estrilda perreini

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-rumped Waxbill	Black-tailed Waxbill
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (Birds)	Aves (Birds)
Order same	Passeriformes (Songbirds)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family same	Estrildidae	Estrildidae
Genus same	Estrilda	Estrilda
Species	Estrilda troglodytes	Estrilda perreini

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-rumped Waxbill and Black-tailed Waxbill share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Estrilda.

Conservation Status

Black-rumped Waxbill

LC — Least Concern

Black-tailed Waxbill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-rumped Waxbill	Black-tailed Waxbill
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-rumped Waxbill

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (8 countries).

Black-tailed Waxbill

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Black-rumped Waxbill

A small waxbill of semi-arid and dry scrubland habitats across sub-Saharan Africa and the Sahel zone, black-rumped waxbills have a distinctive crimson bill and rump that contrasts with their grey-brown body. They inhabit dry grasslands, savanna borders, and cultivated areas, feeding on small grass seeds. Though small and inconspicuous, they are a popular aviary bird kept throughout Europe and Asia for their delicate appearance and active, social behavior.

Black-tailed Waxbill

The Black-tailed Waxbill (Estrilda perreini) is a species in the genus Estrilda. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found in Norway.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway