Lavender Waxbill

Waxbills, Munias & Allies 👁 103 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

Lavender Waxbill (Glaucestrilda caerulescens) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Glaucestrilda; binomial: Glaucestrilda caerulescens; authority: (Vieillot, 1817).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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