noun
- small seed-eating songbirds of the family Estrildidae, native to Africa and Asia, characterized by their colorful plumage and waxy-looking bills
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The aviary housed several species of waxbills from different regions of Africa.
- Waxbills are popular among bird enthusiasts for their vibrant colors and social behavior.
- The red-billed waxbills gathered at the feeding station in small flocks.
- Many waxbills build dome-shaped nests in dense vegetation.
- The pet store specialized in exotic birds, including various types of waxbills.
- Waxbills require a diet rich in small seeds and insects.