Black-lored Waxbill vs Black-rumped Waxbill

Estrilda nigriloris compared with Estrilda troglodytes

Key Differences

• Black-lored Waxbill is Data Deficient while Black-rumped Waxbill is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-lored 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 nigriloris	Estrilda troglodytes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Black-lored Waxbill

DD — Data Deficient

Black-rumped Waxbill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-lored Waxbill

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Black-rumped Waxbill

Habitat

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

Range

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

Black-lored Waxbill

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.

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