Blue-breasted Cordonbleu
Uraeginthus angolensis
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,899
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The blue waxbill (Uraeginthus angolensis), also called southern blue waxbill, blue-breasted waxbill, southern cordon-bleu, blue-cheeked cordon-bleu, blue-breasted cordon-bleu and Angola cordon-bleu, is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southern Africa. It is also relatively commonly kept as an aviary bird.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Blue waxbill”.