Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs New Ireland Mannikin

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Lonchura forbesi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing New Ireland Mannikin
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Lonchura forbesi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 10.2 cm (4.0 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 13.3 g (0.47 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

New Ireland Mannikin only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

New Ireland Mannikin

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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