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Red-faced Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza reichenovii)

Red-faced Crimsonwing

Cryptospiza reichenovii

Least Concern

Overview

The red-faced crimsonwing (Cryptospiza reichenovii) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 390,000 km².

Habitat

Native to the Afromontane region, this species inhabits the Western High Plateau and Bioko, the Albertine Rift montane forests, as well as the eastern Arc forests and Malawi.

Did you know?

The species was formally described in 1874 based on a female specimen collected by Anton Reichenow near Bondongo (Bonjongo) in west Cameroon, with its scientific epithet chosen to honour the collector.

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