The bird stands out against its mottled black and white background with its vivid red mask and breаst.

The common waxbill, or Estrilda astrild, is a little passerine bird that belongs to the estrildid finch family. It goes by another nаme, the St. Helena waxbill. This little bird has modest but distinct grayish-brown bands on its upperparts and is around 4 to 5 inches long. Dark gray bars decorate their fins, and they have pinkish beige underparts. In the middle of the screen, you can see a long red area that stands out. The undertail and vent covers are a dark gray color, with black and white markings on the tips.

While both sexes have a striking resemblance, the female is a little paler and the male’s red belly band is less noticeable.

The Common Waxbill is a bird that eats in arid areas with good grass and withered plants. It was originally native to sub-Saharan Africa, but it has since been brought to many other countries of the world. Juveniles with fewer or no red dots on their skin are also duller. Cities and expansive meadows are also popular destinations for them. In addition to woodlands, you might see it in open areas and along forest boundaries.

Given their fondness for wide grasslands, it’s hardly surprising that they eat grass seeds that fall to the ground in spikes. Not only that, but flying termites are a tasty snack for these birds. When it’s time to breed, the male builds an elaborate nest that includes a chicken coop. The nest is constructed and grass covers it. When buried, it takes on the appearance of a coconut-and grass-filled ball with a tunnel-shaped opening. Inside, a female can lay her eggs and a male can keep them warm for around ten days. The young are fed by both parents and get fully grown in around 17 to 21 days. The bird in captivity often catches and breeds common waxbills. Nonetheless, the species is pervasive, and it is not now impacting any populations.