Shelley's Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza shelleyi)
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Shelley's Crimsonwing

Cryptospiza shelleyi Sharpe, 1902

13 cmLength18 gWeight

Shelley's crimsonwing (Cryptospiza shelleyi) is a vulnerable species of estrildid finch native to the Albertine Rift montane forests.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

Shelley's crimsonwing (Cryptospiza shelleyi) is a vulnerable species of estrildid finch native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It has shown population decline over the past few decades, with a current population estimate of 1,000–2,499. This is possibly related to uncontrolled deforestation.

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Questions

How big is the Shelley's Crimsonwing?

The Shelley's Crimsonwing is about 13 cm long and weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Shelley's Crimsonwing live?

Its breeding range: Africa: eastern DR Congo, western Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

Is the Shelley's Crimsonwing endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Shelley's Crimsonwing as Endangered.

What does the Shelley's Crimsonwing eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Shelley's Crimsonwing in?

It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
13 cm
Weight
18 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
64 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: eastern DR Congo, western Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Waxbills, Munias & Allies Estrildidae
Genus
Cryptospiza

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Shelley's Crimsonwing

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