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Shelley's Crimsonwing

Cryptospiza shelleyi

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family
Estrildidae
Genus
Cryptospiza
Species
Cryptospiza shelleyi (Shelley's Crimsonwing)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズアカハゴロモキンパラ
Chinese 謝利氏紅嘴朱翅雀
Spanish Estrilda de Shelley
French Sénégali de Shelley
German Rotmantelastrild
Portuguese asa-carmim-de-bico-vermelho
Russian Красноспинный горный астрильд

Similar Species in Cryptospiza

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Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza salvadorii
Least Concern
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Red-faced Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza reichenovii
Least Concern
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Dusky Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza jacksoni
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shelley's Crimsonwing?
The scientific name of Shelley's Crimsonwing is Cryptospiza shelleyi. It belongs to the genus Cryptospiza.
What is the conservation status of Shelley's Crimsonwing?
Shelley's Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza shelleyi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Shelley's Crimsonwing live?
Shelley's Crimsonwing is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Shelley's Crimsonwing belong to?
Shelley's Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza shelleyi) belongs to the genus Cryptospiza, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is Shelley's Crimsonwing endangered?
Yes, Shelley's Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza shelleyi) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Shelley's Crimsonwing belong to?
Shelley's Crimsonwing (Cryptospiza shelleyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Shelley's Crimsonwing?
The closest relatives of Shelley's Crimsonwing in the genus Cryptospiza include Abyssinian Crimsonwing, Red-faced Crimsonwing, Dusky Crimsonwing.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cryptospiza — 4 Species

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Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza salvadorii
LC 🐾
Red-faced Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza reichenovii
LC
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Shelley's Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza shelleyi
EN
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Dusky Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza jacksoni
LC
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