Estrilda

Genius Estrilda

Reference Source: Finches and Sparrows: An Identification Guide

Considered the "True Waxbills", this genius consists of the following fifteen species. Most species of this family are found in Africa.

Lavender Waxbill Estrilda caerulescens
Black-tailed Waxbill Estrilda perreini 
Cinderella Waxbill Estrilda thomensis 
Swee Waxbill Estrilda melanotis  (Yellow-bellied Waxbill)
Anambra Waxbill Estrilda poliopareia
Fawn-breasted Waxbill Estrilda paludicola 
Orange-cheeked Waxbill Estrilda melpoda
Crimson-rumped Waxbill Estrilda rhodopyga 
Arabian Waxbill Estrilda rufibarba 
Black-rumped Waxbill Estrilda troglodytes
Common Waxbill Estrilda astrid
Black-faced Waxbill Estrilda nigriloris 
Black-crowned Waxbill Estrilda nonnula 
Black-headed Waxbill Estrilda atricapilla 
Black-cheeked Waxbill Estrilda erythronotos 

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