Red-faced Crimsonwing
NameRed-faced Crimsonwing
Common NameRed-faced Crimsonwing
Scientific NameCryptospiza reichenovii
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsMales and females are similar, featuring a bright red face (forehead, lores, and around the eyes), olive-green upperparts, and a prominent crimson rump and flanks. The underparts are dark greyish, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'seep' calls, often given as contact calls or when foraging. They can also produce a thin, sibilant 'sii-sii-sii' sound.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in scattered populations across central and eastern Africa, primarily in montane regions. Its range includes parts of Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Identifying Featuresbright red face, olive-green back, crimson rump and flanks, small size, dark bill
Description
A small, shy finch characterized by its striking red face, olive-green upperparts, and crimson rump. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth within montane forests, often foraging on the ground for seeds.
