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Black-tailed Waxbill
- Scientific name
- Glaucestrilda perreini
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The black-tailed waxbill, Glaucestrilda perreini, is a small estrildid finch native to the woodlands and savannas of Southern and Central Africa. Its classification was formalized in the 19th century, reflecting the broader scientific interest in cataloging the diverse avian life of the African continent during the colonial era of natural history exploration.
The species is distinguished by its slate-grey plumage and the characteristic black rectrices that give it its common name. Within ornithological circles, it is appreciated for its subtle, monochromatic elegance and its complex, high-pitched vocalizations, standing in contrast to the more brightly colored members of the Estrildidae family.
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