Go Birding
Common Waxbill
Estrilda astrild
The common waxbill ( Estrilda astrild ), also known as the St Helena waxbill , is a small passerine bird belonging to the estrildid finch family.
Go Birding
Common Waxbill
Estrilda astrild
The common waxbill ( Estrilda astrild ), also known as the St Helena waxbill , is a small passerine bird belonging to the estrildid finch family.
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings2,573 records
Curve from 2,573 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Common Waxbill is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
2,573 records, iNaturalist
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