Ankober Serin
NameAnkober Serin
Common NameAnkober Serin
Scientific NameCrithagra ankoberensis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown, with a paler rump. Underparts are whitish, heavily streaked with brown on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium and a dark malar stripe. The bill is conical and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, trilling song and various short, sharp calls, often described as typical finch-like chirps and twitters.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high-altitude escarpments and rocky slopes of the Ethiopian Highlands, primarily known from the Ankober area and a few other isolated sites.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, streaky brown finch, Pale supercilium and dark malar stripe, Conical bill, Restricted to high-altitude rocky habitats in Ethiopia
Description
The Ankober Serin is a small, inconspicuous finch characterized by its streaky brown plumage. It typically forages on the ground or low vegetation in its high-altitude rocky habitat, often blending in with its surroundings.
