Astrild à masque noir vs Astrild cendré

Estrilda nigriloris compared with Estrilda troglodytes

Key Differences

• Astrild à masque noir is Data Deficient while Astrild cendré is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Astrild à masque noir	Astrild cendré
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (oiseau)	Aves (oiseau)
Order same	Passeriformes (passereaux)	Passeriformes (passereaux)
Family same	Estrildidae	Estrildidae
Genus same	Estrilda	Estrilda
Species	Estrilda nigriloris	Estrilda troglodytes

Evolutionary Relationship

Astrild à masque noir and Astrild cendré share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Estrilda.

Conservation Status

Astrild à masque noir

DD — Data Deficient

Astrild cendré

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Astrild à masque noir	Astrild cendré
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Astrild à masque noir

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Astrild cendré

Habitat

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

Range

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

Astrild à masque noir

The Black-lored Waxbill (Estrilda nigriloris) is a species in the genus Estrilda. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Astrild cendré

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway