About the Abyssinian Crimsonwing
The Abyssinian crimsonwing, also known as the Ethiopian crimsonwing, Salvadori's crimsonwing or crimson-backed forest finch, is a common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 190,000 km2 (73,000 mi2).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Cryptospiza salvadorii |
| Species Codes | abcwin1, ABCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian Crimsonwing belong to?
The Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza salvadorii) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Abyssinian Crimsonwing?
The Abyssinian crimsonwing, also known as the Ethiopian crimsonwing, Salvadori's crimsonwing or crimson-backed forest finch, is a common species of estrildid finch found in eastern Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 190,000 km2 (73,000 mi2)....
Where can I report a Abyssinian Crimsonwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian Crimsonwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code abcwin1, or on iNaturalist.
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