Abyssinian Crimsonwing
Salvatore Doris Bergastrild, males
Salvatore Doris Bergastrild ( Cryptospiza salvadorii ), also known as Salvadori - Astrild, is a species in the family of finches. It is found only in East Africa. There he is at times often, the distribution area is very disjoint.
Salvatore Doris Bergastrild was scientifically described in 1892 in the Journal of Ornithology by the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow. Currently three subspecies are recognized for this species. The IUCN classifies the Bergastrild one as not at risk ( least concern ).
Description
Salvatore Doris Bergastrild reaches a length of twelve centimeters. The male has a greenish olive-colored head, the back and the rump are dark crimson. The chin and throat are lighter than the rest of the bottom and olive color may vary depending on the subspecies between pale yellow and pale. The wing coverts are partly distinct red Spitzensäume, the inner secondaries broad crimson Außensäume. The sides of the body have a more or less extended Ruby stain. Due to wear the color of the plumage varies greatly and can be brownish, greenish or gray. The eye is dark brown with a red lid margin, the beak is black.
The females are similar to males, but are overall a bit dull colored and have less red on the body sides.
Circulation area and way of life
Salvatore Doris Bergastrild occurs in the mountains of East Africa. Its range extends from southern Sudan and Ethiopia to the highlands in the north- west of Lake Tanganyika and northern Tanzania. It inhabits both the interior and the border areas of dense mountain forest and is also found in thickets on the banks of streams and rivers. Its altitudinal distribution ranges from 1500 by 3000 meters.
Salvatore Doris Bergastrilde live singly, in pairs or in small groups of up to six individuals. In Kenya, however, it has also been observed groups of up to fifty individuals who ate ripening grass seeds in marginal strip of agricultural land. The Salvation Doris Bergastrild feeds on small seeds, especially of species of bristle millet. In addition, he also eats seeds of Spring herbs. Probably also play a role insects in his diet. The food is mostly found on the floor. Like other types of Bergastrilde is also Salvatore Doris Bergastrild a shy and difficult to observing bird. In case of malfunctions immediately looks for cover in the foliage.
The nest is built of grass and fibers and is two to four meters above the ground. It is a ball nest, which occasionally has an up to five centimeters long side entrance. The nest consists of three to five eggs. The incubation period varies depending on the area of distribution.
Attitude
Salvatore Doris Bergastrilde were first imported to Europe in 1933 and shown from London Zoo. However, they are only very occasionally offered today in stores and rarely kept. Offspring are correspondingly rare. Similar Reichenows Bergastrild also needs Salva Doris Bergastrild well structured aviaries with corresponding retreat.