waxbills
/wæks bɪlz/
noun
- Small, colorful finches native to Africa and Asia, often kept as cage birds, named for their waxy-looking red or orange bills.
- In the wild, waxbills feed on grass seeds and small insects.
- Waxbills are social birds that do best in pairs or small groups.
- The pet store had a cage full of waxbills with bright red beaks and soft brown feathers.