Cinderella Waxbill

Glaucestrilda thomensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae

About

The Cinderella waxbill is a near-threatened species of estrildid finch found in drier regions of southwestern Angola around the Namibe Province, north and east to the southwest of the Huíla Province and north to Fazenda do Cuito in Huambo, and also in the extreme northwestern part of Namibia. It has an estimated global distribution of 95,700 km2 (36,900 sq mi).

Fun Fact

It has an estimated global distribution of 95,700 km2 (36,900 sq mi).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in subtropical and tropical (lowland), dry shrubland, savannah and forest habitats at altitudes of 200 to 500 m (660 to 1,640 ft).

Diet

Eats grass seeds, nectar and insects; it is diurnal.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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