Crimson-rumped Waxbill
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Crimson-rumped Waxbill

Estrilda rhodopyga

Silhouette: Ferran Sayol · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Masai Mara National Reserve
14 Verified sightings at Masai Mara National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
1,634 Verified sightings across all 29 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Crimson-rumped Waxbill

The crimson-rumped waxbill (Estrilda rhodopyga) also known as rosy-rumped waxbill is a common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 830,000 km2. It is found in Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.

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Closest Relatives at Masai Mara National Reserve

Black-faced Waxbill

Black-faced Waxbill

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Estrilda erythronotos

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Black-rumped Waxbill
LC

Black-rumped Waxbill

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Estrilda troglodytes

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Fawn-breasted Waxbill
LC

Fawn-breasted Waxbill

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Estrilda paludicola

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Purple Grenadier

Purple Grenadier

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Uraeginthus ianthinogaster

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu
LC

Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Uraeginthus bengalus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Black-faced Quailfinch
LC

Black-faced Quailfinch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ortygospiza atricollis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Red-billed Firefinch
LC

Red-billed Firefinch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lagonosticta senegala

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Bronze Mannikin

Bronze Mannikin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lonchura cucullata

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Black-and-white Mannikin

Black-and-white Mannikin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lonchura bicolor

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Green-winged Pytilia
LC

Green-winged Pytilia

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pytilia melba

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Blue-capped Cordonbleu
LC

Blue-capped Cordonbleu

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Uraeginthus cyanocephalus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
African Firefinch
LC

African Firefinch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lagonosticta rubricata

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Nairobi National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
2 Amboseli National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
3 Samburu National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
4 Tsavo West National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
5 Lake Nakuru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
6 Arusha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
7 Queen Elizabeth National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~10%
8 Awash National Park 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
~10%
9 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
10 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
11 Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
~10%
12 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
13 Mkomazi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
14 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
15 Lake Manyara National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
16 Serengeti National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
17 Virunga National Park 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
<5%
18 Aberdare National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
19 Kidepo Valley National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
20 Lake Mburo National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
21 Murchison Falls National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
22 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
23 Kibale National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
24 Meru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
25 Mikumi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
26 Volcanoes National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Insufficient data
27 Semuliki National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
28 Nyungwe National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Insufficient data
29 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Crimson-rumped Waxbill in Masai Mara National Reserve?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Crimson-rumped Waxbill sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Crimson-rumped Waxbill in Masai Mara National Reserve?

July has the highest sighting rate for Crimson-rumped Waxbill in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.

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