Swee Waxbill vs Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Coccopygia melanotis compared with Cryptospiza salvadorii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Swee Waxbill Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Scientific Name Coccopygia melanotis Cryptospiza salvadorii
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 9.6 cm (3.8 in) 11.3 cm (4.4 in)
Weight 6.8999999999999995 g (0.24 oz) 12.45 g (0.44 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-5 3-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Swee Waxbill only

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Swee Waxbill

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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