red bill, eye patch, belly; otherwise grey-brown (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)


Common Waxbill
Estrilda astrild

Native Range: Africa

Notes: a tiny seed-eating bird usually seen feeding in flocks in long grass or reeds near water; occurs throughout most of sub-Saharan Africa; also a common species in the pet-store trade, so feral populations have become established elsewhere, such as in Hawaii.

densely striated with grey-brown lines (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)
small bodied; creamy colored throat (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)

usually found in small groups or larger flocks (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
red bill, eye patch, belly; otherwise grey-brown (South Africa; 2007-06-30)