noun
- a small finch-like bird with a waxy red or orange bill, native to Africa and Asia
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The orange-cheeked waxbill is popular among bird enthusiasts.
- Waxbills are known for their colorful beaks and social behavior.
- The pet store had several species of waxbills in their aviary.
- Common waxbills feed primarily on grass seeds.
- The red-billed waxbill builds its nest in dense shrubs.
- Waxbills are often kept in mixed-species aviaries with other finches.