How difficult is it to keep Black-rumped Waxbill?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of Black-rumped Waxbill?

The average lifespan of Black-rumped Waxbill is 5-7 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Black-rumped Waxbill get?

Black-rumped Waxbill typically reaches 9-10cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Black-rumped Waxbill?

Black-rumped Waxbill feeds on: Mixed seed, spray millet, greens, small livefood when rearing young. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Black-rumped Waxbill?

The price of Black-rumped Waxbill varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Black-rumped Waxbill

Beginner

Estrilda troglodytes

A grey-brown finch with a red bill and red eye-stripe, named for its black rump and tail. Exceptionally hardy and easily tamed, it has been imported into Japan as a cage bird since the 1960s.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

5-7 years

Size

9-10cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Mixed seed, spray millet, greens, small livefood when rearing young

About

The black-rumped waxbill (Estrilda troglodytes) is an estrildid finch of the savanna and steppe belt of West and Central Africa. The bill and eye-stripe are red and the rump is black. The sexes are hardly separable, the female being marginally paler, and no subspecies are recognised. It resembles the common waxbill but is less sharply marked and rather smaller. Lichtenstein described it in 1823 in the genus Fringilla, and it was moved when Estrilda was erected in 1850. It has been brought into Japan as a cage bird since the 1960s, with breeding recorded in Tokyo and sightings in Osaka and Saitama. It withstands capture, transport and acclimatisation exceptionally well, which is why Europe long relied on imports rather than captive breeding.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Black-rumped Waxbill

The Black-rumped Waxbill lives 5-7 years.

Size of the Black-rumped Waxbill

The Black-rumped Waxbill grows to 9-10cm.

It is 9-10 cm long and weighs 6.9-8.2 g, with grey-brown upperparts marked by darker lines on the wings, slightly paler underparts and a pinkish-red wash on the rear belly.

Basic Info

Origin

Savanna and steppe of West and Central Africa (Senegal to Uganda and Ethiopia)

Lifespan

5-7 years

Size

9-10cm

Care Specifications

PeacefulGroup

Sources: Wikipedia - Black-rumped waxbill (range, taxonomic history, introduction to Japan) / Wikipedia (German) - Grauastrild (9-10 cm, sexual differences, hardiness) / Wikipedia (Dutch) - Napoleonnetje (10 cm length, 6.9-8.2 g)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Estrilda troglodytes (Lichtenstein, 1823)

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Estrilda troglodytes. The family Estrildidae is not listed in the CITES Appendices, so this species is not covered. The IUCN assesses it as Least Concern. Escaped cage birds have been recorded outdoors in Japan, but the species is not regulated under the Invasive Alien Species Act.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Estrildidae not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.