Black-cheeked Waxbill vs Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Brunhilda charmosyna compared with Cryptospiza salvadorii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Waxbill | Abyssinian Crimsonwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brunhilda charmosyna | Cryptospiza salvadorii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 11.3 cm (4.4 in) |
| Weight | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) | 12.45 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-cheeked Waxbill
Least Concern
Abyssinian Crimsonwing
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Waxbill
The Black-cheeked Waxbill is a small, pretty estrildid finch of East African dry scrublands and savanna, with grey upperparts, a black face mask, and pinkish-red flanks and rump. It ranges from Ethiopia and Sudan south to Tanzania, inhabiting dry bush, scrub, and grassland with scattered trees. It feeds on small grass seeds and occasionally small insects.
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.