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File:Black-headed waxbill (Estrilda atricapilla).jpg

Black-headed Waxbill

Black-headed Waxbill

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The Black-headed Waxbill is a charming small finch found in the forests and clearings of Central Africa. It is characterized by its entirely black head, brown body, and red rump.
Where to spot
Distributed in Central Africa, from Cameroon to Uganda and DR Congo. Prefers forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, and cultivated areas within forested regions.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on seeds in grassy patches within forest clearings. The entirely black head and red rump are distinctive identification marks.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the breeding season.
File:Black-headed waxbill (Estrilda atricapilla).jpg
File:Lonchura atricapilla and Estrilda astrild (13399281705).jpg
File:Black-headed waxbill (Estrilda atricapilla).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lonchura atricapilla and Estrilda astrild (13399281705).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike some other waxbills that prefer open grasslands, this species is more adapted to forest environments, often found along forest tracks and clearings.
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