About the Red-faced Crimsonwing
The red-faced crimsonwing is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 390,000 km2.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Cryptospiza reichenovii |
| Species Codes | rfcwin1, RFCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-faced Crimsonwing belong to?
The Red-faced Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza reichenovii) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-faced Crimsonwing?
The red-faced crimsonwing is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 390,000 km2....
Where can I report a Red-faced Crimsonwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-faced Crimsonwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rfcwin1, 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
45
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