Dusky Crimson-wing
Cryptospiza jacksoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyEstrildidae (Waxbills and Allies)
- GenusCryptospiza (Crimsonwings)
- SpeciesCryptospiza jacksoni (Dusky Crimson-wing)
About the Dusky Crimson-wing
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.
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Recent sightings of Dusky Crimson-wing in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Black-and-white Mannikin
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Jameson's Antpecker
Parmoptila jamesoni
Kandt's Waxbill
Estrilda kandti
Black-crowned Waxbill
Estrilda nonnula
Red-headed Bluebill
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Dusky Twinspot
Euschistospiza cinereovinacea
Red-billed Firefinch
Lagonosticta senegala
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dusky Crimson-wing in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Crimson-wing sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 274 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky Crimson-wing in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Dusky Crimson-wing in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.