Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Yellow-winged Pytilia

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Pytilia hypogrammica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Yellow-winged Pytilia
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Pytilia hypogrammica
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 11.0 cm (4.3 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 14.65 g (0.52 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

None

Yellow-winged Pytilia only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

Yellow-winged Pytilia

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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