Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Cryptospiza salvadorii

Least Concern
Envergure
11,3 cm
Poids
12,45 g
Famille
Estrildidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza salvadorii) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.3 cm and a weight of 12.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 11,3 cm 4.4 in
Poids 12,45 g 0.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias)
Genus Cryptospiza
Espèces Cryptospiza salvadorii

Distribution

Abyssinian Crimsonwing has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Abyssinian Crimsonwing endangered?
The Abyssinian Crimsonwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian Crimsonwing nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
How big is the Abyssinian Crimsonwing?
The Abyssinian Crimsonwing has a wingspan of 11.3 cm, weight of 12.45 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian Crimsonwing belong to?
The Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza salvadorii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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