By Alexander Wetmore
Originally appeared in the December 1938 issue of the National Geographic Magazine

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The common waxbill (Estrilda astrild), of plainer coloration. longer tail. and slightly larger size, is also a native of Africa (Plate VII). It varies somewhat in depth of color. there being several geographic forms. and also sometimes changes through conditions imposed by captivity.

There are several other kinds of waxbills, all of them rather difficult to handle until they are accustomed to aviary conditions. After that they are quite hardy.

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