Where to see
Where to see the Grey Waxbill in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Grey Waxbill at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Glaucestrilda perreini · Least Concern
Planning a trip
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
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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).
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Grey Waxbill
Every stay on the Grey Waxbill page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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