About the Dusky Crimsonwing
The dusky crimsonwing is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 78,000 km2.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Cryptospiza jacksoni |
| Species Codes | ducwin1, DUCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Crimsonwing belong to?
The Dusky Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza jacksoni) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Crimsonwing?
The dusky crimsonwing is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 78,000 km2....
Where can I report a Dusky Crimsonwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Crimsonwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ducwin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Waxbills and Allies 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
30
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