How difficult is it to keep Lavender Waxbill?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the lifespan of Lavender Waxbill?

The average lifespan of Lavender Waxbill is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Lavender Waxbill get?

Lavender Waxbill typically reaches About 10cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Lavender Waxbill?

Lavender Waxbill feeds on: Mixed seed, spray millet, greens, small livefood. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Lavender Waxbill?

The price of Lavender 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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Lavender Waxbill

Intermediate

Glaucestrilda caerulescens

A West African estrildid clothed in soft blue-grey with a red rump and tail and white spots along the flanks. Extremely active, it needs plenty of flying space.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

About 10cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Mixed seed, spray millet, greens, small livefood

About

The lavender waxbill (Glaucestrilda caerulescens) is an estrildid finch of dry shrubland in West and Central Africa. The body is a uniform soft blue-grey, becoming slightly paler towards the head, with a black belly and a red rump, tail and undertail coverts. Most individuals show a row of white spots on the dark grey rear flanks, formed by white marks near the feather tips. The bill is reddish with a black tip and the legs are pale brown; juveniles are duller with a black bill. It has been introduced and established on Hawaii island. It appears in the bird trade fairly regularly, but its extreme activity means it needs a spacious aviary. Observations in aviaries holding fifty to sixty estrildids show that lavender waxbills recognise every other occupant individually, an ability also documented in the wild.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Lavender Waxbill

The Lavender Waxbill lives 5-8 years.

Size of the Lavender Waxbill

The Lavender Waxbill grows to About 10cm.

It is about 10 cm long and weighs 6.7-9.2 g, making it one of the smaller estrildids.

Basic Info

Origin

Dry shrubland of West and Central Africa (Senegal to Nigeria, Chad and Sudan), introduced to Hawaii island

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

About 10cm

Care Specifications

PeacefulGroup

Sources: Wikipedia - Lavender waxbill (range, habitat, introduction to Hawaii) / Wikipedia (German) - Lavendelastrild (10 cm, 6.7-9.2 g, aviculture and individual recognition in aviaries) / Wikipedia (French) - Astrild queue-de-vinaigre (about 10 cm, black belly, red rump and tail)

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: Glaucestrilda caerulescens (Vieillot, 1817)

Synonyms: Estrilda caerulescens

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Glaucestrilda caerulescens. The family Estrildidae is not listed in the CITES Appendices, so this species is not covered. The IUCN assesses it as Least Concern.

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

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