Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
Dusky Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza jacksoni
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The dusky crimsonwing (Cryptospiza jacksoni) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 78,000 km2.
It is found in the Albertine Rift montane forests.
The binomial name commemorates the English explorer Frederick John Jackson.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to southwestern Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Dusky crimsonwing
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
