LISTS OF BIRDS THAT ARE ENDEMIC TO NIGERIA (CONT)

Hi guys, the number two bird on our list is the Anambra Waxbill bird. The Anambra waxbill (Estrilda poliopareia) is a species of estrildid finch found in wetter land of southern Nigeria. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 38,000 km2.

IDENTIFICATION
 The Anambra waxbill is approximately 12 cm long. This species is a dun-coloured finch with reddish brown bill and lower back.
HABITAT
 The Anambra waxbill lives in small flocks of up to 20 birds or more. It appears to be found at southern Niger, and is known with certainty from only five reported sightings. It is usually found in long grass along rivers, lagoon sandbanks, marshes, swamps and forest. It feeds principally on grass seeds taken from seedheads.
CONSERVATION MEASURES
No conservation measures are undertaken yet. However, it was proposed to conduct population surveys to determine its distribution, habitat requirements and potential threats. It was also proposed to study its behaviour, voice and DNA to clarify its taxonomic relationship with the fawn breasted waxbill (E. paludicola).
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