Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Red-fronted Antpecker

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Parmoptila rubrifrons

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Red-fronted Antpecker
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Parmoptila rubrifrons
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 9.3 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 9.25 g (0.33 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

None

Red-fronted Antpecker only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Near Threatened

Red-fronted Antpecker

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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