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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Estrildidae

Kandt's Waxbill

Estrilda kandti

Kandt's Waxbill · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
8 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 46

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 46).

DEF 35

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 35).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: East-central DR Congo & Western Uganda & Rwanda & Burundi and Central Kenya Habitat:
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Estrilda kandti kandti

    ec DR Congo, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi

  • Estrilda kandti keniensis

    c Kenya

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Estrilda kandti

Which family does it belong to?

Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: East-central DR Congo & Western Uganda & Rwanda & Burundi and Central Kenya

Sources & credits

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