Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Chestnut-breasted Nigrita

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Nigrita bicolor

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Chestnut-breasted Nigrita
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Nigrita bicolor
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 11.4 cm (4.5 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 10.149999999999999 g (0.36 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 3-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

None

Chestnut-breasted Nigrita only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

Chestnut-breasted Nigrita

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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