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 Nyungwe National Park
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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 Nyungwe National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Crimson-wing sighting in Nyungwe National Park, based on 320 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky Crimson-wing in Nyungwe National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Dusky Crimson-wing in Nyungwe National Park in our monthly data.