Angola Waxbill

Waxbills, Munias & Allies 👁 361 views Updated 2026-11-01

Angola Waxbill (<em>Coccopygia bocagei</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Angola Waxbill (Coccopygia bocagei) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Coccopygia; binomial: Coccopygia bocagei; authority: Shelley, 1903.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Add Angola Waxbill (Sibley & Monroe 1990; Payne 2010; Birds of Africa). Change adjective from Angolan to Angola to align with other world bird lists.

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