BLUE WAXBILL Reflection

BLUE WAXBILL

Uraeginthus angolensis

afrikaans: Gewone Blousysie

Image

12 cm; 8–13 g

Description

Easily identified by its powder-blue face, rump and underparts. Female is usually slightly paler blue, often with buffy flanks and vent. Juv. is paler than female, with blue restricted to its face and throat.

Voice

Piercing ‘sree-seee-seee’, sometimes with melodic warbles; also dry ‘krrt’ notes.

Status and biology

Common resident and local nomad in dry woodland, savanna and gardens. Breeds singly or in loose colonies.