Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Fawn-breasted Waxbill

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Estrilda paludicola

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Fawn-breasted Waxbill
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Estrilda paludicola
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 7.55 g (0.27 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 4-6
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

Fawn-breasted Waxbill only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

Fawn-breasted Waxbill

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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