Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) is in the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,895 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in January.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Common Waxbill: observations by month (U.S.)
About Common Waxbill
The common waxbill (Estrilda astrild), also known as the St Helena waxbill, is a small passerine bird belonging to the estrildid finch family. It is native to sub-Saharan Africa but has been introduced to many other regions of the world and now has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 10,000,000 km2. It is popular and easy to keep in captivity.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Common Waxbill by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2,894 | January | Dec–Nov |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Waxbills and Allies)
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Common Waxbill?
Nationally, January has the most observations, with the main season from December to November.
Where is Common Waxbill most often seen?
The most observations come from Hawaii.