Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Red-headed Parrotfinch

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Erythrura cyaneovirens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Red-headed Parrotfinch
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Erythrura cyaneovirens
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 12.1 cm (4.8 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 12.975 g (0.46 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 3-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

None

Red-headed Parrotfinch only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

Red-headed Parrotfinch

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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