Angola Waxbill

Coccopygia bocagei

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae

About

The Angola waxbill is a species of estrildid finch endemic to western Angola. Some taxonomists consider it to be conspecific with the swee waxbill of the south and east of South Africa; it differs from this in the yellowish belly and undertail coverts, rather than grey as in the swee waxbill.

Fun Fact

Some taxonomists consider it to be conspecific with the swee waxbill (Coccopygia melanotis) of the south and east of South Africa; it differs from this in the yellowish belly and undertail coverts, rather than grey as in the swee waxbill.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to western Angola.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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