Southern Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus angolensis

The blue waxbill, 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.

Scientific name

Uraeginthus angolensis

Family

Waxbills and Allies

IUCN status

LC