Common Rosefinch vs Abyssinian Citril

Carpodacus erythrinus compared with Crithagra citrinelloides

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Common Rosefinch Abyssinian Citril
Scientific Name Carpodacus erythrinus Crithagra citrinelloides
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Fringillidae Fringillidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 16.0 cm (6.3 in) 13.3 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 25.849999999999998 g (0.91 oz) 13.899999999999999 g (0.49 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-6 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Common Rosefinch only

None

Abyssinian Citril only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Common Rosefinch

Least Concern

Abyssinian Citril

About These Birds

Abyssinian Citril

The Abyssinian Citril is a small finch weighing around 14g found in the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It frequents forest edges and scrubby hillsides, feeding on seeds and insects.

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