Cut-throat Finch vs Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Amadina fasciata compared with Cryptospiza salvadorii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Cut-throat Finch Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Scientific Name Amadina fasciata Cryptospiza salvadorii
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 13.2 cm (5.2 in) 11.3 cm (4.4 in)
Weight 20.8 g (0.73 oz) 12.45 g (0.44 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 5 3-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Cut-throat Finch only

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Cut-throat Finch

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

About These Birds

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing is a small estrildid finch of East African montane forests, weighing about 12g. Males display vivid crimson plumage on the wings and back, making them striking forest birds.

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