Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
Grey Waxbill
Glaucestrilda perreini
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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).
Two subspecies are recognised:
G. p. perreini (Vieillot, 1817) – Gabon to north Angola and east to south Tanzania
G. p.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Grey waxbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
