iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
1 place
Grey Waxbill
Glaucestrilda perreini
The grey waxbill or black-tailed waxbill (Glaucestrilda perreini) is a common species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of Southern Africa.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Jul to Aug
When Grey Waxbill sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsJul to Aug
Records231 records
Curve from 231 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
KwaZulu-Natal
Provinces where Grey Waxbill is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
231 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Grey Waxbill
Stays that give back
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Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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When and where to find the Grey Waxbill
Hosts have recorded the Grey Waxbill at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Glaucestrilda perreini
Records
231
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Grey Waxbill on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Grey Waxbill in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Grey Waxbill at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Grey Waxbill in South Africa?
The Grey Waxbill is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (100% of records), based on 231 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in South Africa has recorded the Grey Waxbill on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Grey Waxbill?
Sightings of the Grey Waxbill peak from Jul to Aug, based on 231 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Grey Waxbill?
The Grey Waxbill (Glaucestrilda perreini) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Grey Waxbill?
The grey waxbill or black-tailed waxbill (Glaucestrilda perreini) is a common species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of Southern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 670,000 km2 (260,000 sq mi).
