Abyssinian Crimsonwing vs Grant's Bluebill

Cryptospiza salvadorii compared with Spermophaga poliogenys

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Crimsonwing Grant's Bluebill
Scientific Name Cryptospiza salvadorii Spermophaga poliogenys
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae Estrildidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in) 13.4 cm (5.3 in)
Weight 12.45 g (0.44 oz) 20.2 g (0.71 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Crimsonwing only

None

Grant's Bluebill only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Least Concern

Grant's Bluebill

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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