Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Blue-capped Cordon-bleu

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Uraeginthus cyanocephalus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Blue-capped Cordon-bleu
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Uraeginthus cyanocephalus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 10.8 cm (4.3 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 10.166666666666666 g (0.36 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 4-6
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

Blue-capped Cordon-bleu only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

Blue-capped Cordon-bleu

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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