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Least Concern

Abyssinian Crimsonwing

Cryptospiza salvadorii

Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza salvadorii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

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The Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza salvadorii) is a member of the Estrildidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 12.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Estrildidae Waxbills, Munias & Allies
  4. Genus Cryptospiza
  5. Species salvadorii

Where it lives

East-central, eastern

Quick facts

Weight
12.2 g
Family
Estrildidae
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza salvadorii) is a species of bird in the Estrildidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF ec, e.

It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 12.2 g, with a wing length of about 5.6 cm and a tail of around 4.2 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 258,000 km².

Songs & calls

Abyssinian Crimsonwing — Call

Recorded by James Bradley Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Abyssinian Crimsonwing?

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing is a very small bird that weighs around 12.2 g.

Where does the Abyssinian Crimsonwing live?

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing is found across Africa with a range covering AF ec, e, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Abyssinian Crimsonwing belong to?

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza salvadorii) belongs to the Estrildidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Abyssinian Crimsonwing eat?

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Does the Abyssinian Crimsonwing migrate?

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Abyssinian Crimsonwing endangered?

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

What sound does the Abyssinian Crimsonwing make?

1 real field recording of the Abyssinian Crimsonwing — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

How large is the Abyssinian Crimsonwing's range?

The Abyssinian Crimsonwing has a mapped global range of about 258,000 km².

Conservation

Least Concern

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