Anambra Waxbill vs Black-rumped Waxbill

Estrilda poliopareia compared with Estrilda troglodytes

Key Differences

• Anambra Waxbill is Near Threatened while Black-rumped Waxbill is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Anambra Waxbill	Black-rumped Waxbill
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class same	Aves (นก)	Aves (นก)
Order same	Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)	Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family same	Estrildidae	Estrildidae
Genus same	Estrilda	Estrilda
Species	Estrilda poliopareia	Estrilda troglodytes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Anambra Waxbill

NT — Near Threatened

Black-rumped Waxbill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anambra Waxbill

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Black-rumped Waxbill

Habitat

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

Range

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

Anambra Waxbill

The Anambra Waxbill (Estrilda poliopareia) is a species in the genus Estrilda. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway