Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Black-crowned Waxbill
Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Estrilda nonnula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Crimsonwing | Black-crowned Waxbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptospiza salvadorii | Estrilda nonnula |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.3 cm (4.4 in) | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 12.45 g (0.44 oz) | 7.866666666666667 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Least Concern
Black-crowned 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.
Black-crowned Waxbill
The Black-crowned Waxbill is a small, delicate estrildid finch of Central African forest edges and adjacent savanna, with a black cap, grey body, red rump patch, and barred white flanks. It ranges from Cameroon east to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, inhabiting grass and shrub edges of forest clearings and cultivation. It feeds on small grass seeds and tiny insects.