Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Red-billed Pytilia

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Pytilia lineata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Red-billed Pytilia
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Pytilia lineata
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 11.3 cm (4.4 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 13.9 g (0.49 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

Red-billed Pytilia only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

Red-billed 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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