Common Waxbill

A native of Africa it was first reported in Hawaiʻi in the late 1970s. They are most often seen feeding on grass seeds on the ground or in tall weeds. They are small at 4 inches and gray brown in color.

Common Waxbill

A native of Africa it was first reported in Hawaiʻi in the late 1970s. They are most often seen feeding on grass seeds on the ground or in tall weeds. They are small at 4 inches and gray brown in color.

Common Waxbill

So tiny and darling fresh out of the bath.

Common Waxbill

Near the beach.

Common Waxbill pair

Female above, male lower right.

Common Waxbill Pair

Common Waxbill Pair

Common Waxbill Pair

Common Waxbill Trio