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Cryptospiza
The crimsonwings (''Cryptospiza'') are a genus of small passerine birds belonging to the estrildid finch family (Estrildidae). There are four species. They are found in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is, geographically, the area and regions of the continent of Africa that lies south of the Sahara. These include West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa. Geopolitically, in addition to the List of sov ..., particularly the Albertine Rift; all four species occur there and two, Shelley's crimsonwing, Shelley's and dusky crimsonwings, are found nowhere else. They are secretive birds which mainly inhabit mountain forests with dense undergrowth. They usually forage on or near the ground, feeding mainly on seed predation, seeds such as those of grasses and Impatiens, balsam. They are 11–13 cm long with short wings and a short, rounded tail. The beak, bill is thick and conical and either black or red. They all have a reddish back and rum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cryptospiza
The crimsonwings (''Cryptospiza'') are a genus of small passerine birds belonging to the estrildid finch family (Estrildidae). There are four species. They are found in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is, geographically, the area and regions of the continent of Africa that lies south of the Sahara. These include West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa. Geopolitically, in addition to the List of sov ..., particularly the Albertine Rift; all four species occur there and two, Shelley's crimsonwing, Shelley's and dusky crimsonwings, are found nowhere else. They are secretive birds which mainly inhabit mountain forests with dense undergrowth. They usually forage on or near the ground, feeding mainly on seed predation, seeds such as those of grasses and Impatiens, balsam. They are 11–13 cm long with short wings and a short, rounded tail. The beak, bill is thick and conical and either black or red. They all have a reddish back and rum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abyssinian Crimsonwing
The Abyssinian crimsonwing (''Cryptospiza salvadorii''), 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 . Description The Abyssinian crimsonwing is a small, shy greyish olive finch with bright crimson wings, mantle, back and rump. It is sexually dimorphic. In the males the head and upper mantle are greyish olive apart from the blackish lores, while the rest of the upper parts, except for the short, rounded, black tail, are deep crimson. The chin is dull yellow and the rest of the underparts are greyish-olive, with some flank feathers having red tips. The bill is black, and the eyes and legs are dark brown. The females is similar to the male, but duller red above and pale olive below. The juveniles are browner above with only patches of red colour. It measures in length and weighs . Voice The call of the Abyssinian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza Salvadorii) (male)
The Abyssinian crimsonwing (''Cryptospiza salvadorii''), 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 . Description The Abyssinian crimsonwing is a small, shy greyish olive finch with bright crimson wings, mantle, back and rump. It is Sexual dimorphism, sexually dimorphic. In the males the head and upper mantle are greyish olive apart from the blackish Lore (anatomy), lores, while the rest of the upper parts, except for the short, rounded, black tail, are deep crimson. The chin is dull yellow and the rest of the underparts are greyish-olive, with some flank feathers having red tips. The bill is black, and the eyes and legs are dark brown. The females is similar to the male, but duller red above and pale olive below. The juveniles are browner above with only patches of red colour. It measures in length and weighs . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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