Black-cheeked Waxbill

Post by **Sally** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:02 pm

I just got this pair today, and they just won't cooperate for a photo. I managed to get this one, but it doesn't show just how gorgeous they are. Once they are more settled, maybe I can get a good picture for you. Estrilda erythronotos, they are from South Africa. I also got two pairs of Lavenders, but they have been impossible to photograph, bouncing all over the place.

Finally got another of the BC Waxbill. I get so frustrated with my camera, because I push on the button to take a picture, and nothing happens, and I miss all the best photos. I guess I need a DSLR!

nelloyello11 · Post by **nelloyello11** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:59 pm

Very pretty! Is that a male-female pair? They look very similar - how do you sex them?

G8love4finches · Post by **G8love4finches** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:23 pm

Beautiful birds!...I've never seen one of those....I love waxbills!

Post by **Sally** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:21 am

I think I got the same bird in both pictures. I know that when I took them out of the shipping box, I noticed they were different. Here is the difference from the NFSS website:

The males are slightly bolder and darker, the chest is a mauve, the belly and vent feathers are black. The hen's chest, lower belly and vent feathers are all mauve.

I've never seen them before either, and I was intrigued by them--and they are waxbills, of course.

My weakness.

lovemyfinch · Post by **lovemyfinch** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:14 am

They have such an intriguing colouring Sally, congrats

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:22 am

Congratulations on this pair of beauties!!!

Post by **finchmix22** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:17 am

They sure look interesting and larger than I thought they'd be. Very pretty. Congratulations.

Post by **Sally** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:58 am

finchmix22 wrote:They sure look interesting and larger than I thought they'd be. Very pretty. Congratulations.

They are actually just about the size of the Lavenders, but with a slightly longer tail. They are 4 1/2" with a 2" tail. Very active.

Post by **finchmix22** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:55 am

That is so great. Enjoy them.

Queen_Bee · Post by **Queen_Bee** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:22 am

Great looking birds! Let us know how they get on.

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