Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza salvadoriiReichenow, A, 1892
English (US) Abyssinian Crimsonwing
The Abyssinian Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza salvadorii) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Estrildidae (Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies) in the order Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Cryptospiza salvadorii
- Order
- Passeriformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Abyssinian Crimsonwing
- Described by
- Reichenow, A, 1892
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 3 subspecies for this species.
- Cryptospiza salvadorii salvadorii
- Cryptospiza salvadorii ruwenzori
- Cryptospiza salvadorii kilimensis
Taxonomic history
- Described by
- Reichenow, A, 1892
- Type locality
- Shoa [= Sciolitat, Shoa, see Salvadori, 1884, Ann. Mus. Civ. Genova, 21, p. 180].
- Original description
- Journal für Ornithologie 40, no.198 p.187,221
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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