Estrilda article |Common waxbill (EN) | Bico-de-lacre (PT)

Originally from Africa this bird is one of the first non-native species to establish a wild population in Portugal. Smaller than a house sparrow the common waxbill is easily recognisable by its thick red bill and peculiar sounding calls.

One of 100 bird species I illustrated as part of a series where I set out to draw 100 birds from Portugal. On that series I selected native birds and also birds that see Portugal as their home during their migrating journeys across Europe, Africa, and sometimes further away.

This series took me 22  months to complete and I have now selected some of my favourites to offer as A5 prints, a size similar to the original drawing.

Originally hand-drawn on my sketchbook using watercolour and pastel pencils.

Size: A5 (21cm x 14,8cm)

THE FRAME IS NOT INCLUDED.

The colours in the print you receive may vary slightly due to monitor colour settings.

All rights reserved – the copyright is not transferable with the sale of this illustration.