| Status | LC |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Taxon | Glaucestrilda perreini |
| Authority | (Vieillot, 1817) |
| Synonyms | Estrilda perreini |
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:[1]
- G. p. perreini (Vieillot, 1817) – Gabon to north Angola and east to south Tanzania
- G. p. incana (Sundevall, 1850) – south Malawi and Mozambique to east South Africa
Habitat
It is found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) moist shrubland habitats in Angola, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia & Zimbabwe. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
References
- ^ "Waxbills, parrotfinches, munias, whydahs, Olive Warbler, accentors, pipits". IOC World Bird List Version 15.1. International Ornithologists' Union. February 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.