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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Estrildidae

Red-faced Crimsonwing

Cryptospiza reichenovii

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9796 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
12.4 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 61

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 61).

DEF 43

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 43).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: West-central & Central & Southeastern Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cryptospiza reichenovii reichenovii

    se Nigeria, Cameroon, nw Angola and Bioko I.

  • Cryptospiza reichenovii ocularis

    e DR Congo, sw Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi

  • Cryptospiza reichenovii australis

    Tanzania to Malawi, e Zimbabwe and w Mozambique

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cryptospiza reichenovii

Which family does it belong to?

Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: West-central & Central & Southeastern

Sources & credits

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