Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Bronze Mannikin

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Spermestes cucullata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Bronze Mannikin
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Spermestes cucullata
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) 9.75 g (0.34 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 4-8
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

None

Bronze Mannikin only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

Bronze 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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