Orange-cheeked Waxbill
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
The orange-cheeked waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) is a native of western and central Africa, recognizable by its distinct orange facial patches and delicate, notched tail. While these birds are popular in aviculture for their social temperament and rounded wings, they are prized by enthusiasts for their lively presence and relatively subtle, melodious calls.
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