Black-cheeked Waxbill

Black-cheeked WaxbillThis small waxbill occurs in dry scrub from Ethiopia to Tanzania. It feeds on grass seeds and other small foods near the ground.What does it look like?It is about 11–12 cm long. A black cheek patch and fine streaking on the wings are useful identification marks.How does it live?This small waxbill occurs in dry scrub from Ethiopia to Tanzania. It feeds on grass seeds and other small foods near the ground.Seeds are a main food, with insects, fruit, and flowers also recorded. At the Kenyan site, pairs and small groups forage on the ground.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.