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St Helena Waxbill

About St Helena Waxbill

The St Helena Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) is a small bird 4-5 inches in length. It has a slender body with short rounded wings and a long graduated tail.

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Habitat

Sub-Saharan Africa

Primary Diet

Grass seeds, insects

Life span - wild

4 years

Life span - captivity

7 to 9 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

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