Waxbills are 107 (or so) species of small birds that make up its family
The distinctly bright beak of this finch resembles red sealing wax, giving them their name.
Orange-breasted waxbill
Amandava subflava
Status
Least concern
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Bird
Habitat
Found in open grassy areas, seasonally wet grasslands and marshes.
Range
Native to sub-Saharan African.
Life Expectancy
Three years on average.
Diet
Waxbills are omnivorous that feed on insects, eggs, seeds, fruit, and shoots.
Social Structure
They are social and can be found in pairs and/or family flocks of up to 20 individuals. At Zoo Boise, they live in the Gorongosa mixed species aviary.
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