European Serin
NameEuropean Serin
Common NameEuropean Serin
Scientific NameSerinus serinus
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright yellow head, breast, and rump, with a heavily streaked olive-green back and flanks. Females are duller, with less yellow and more extensive streaking, particularly on the head and breast. Both sexes have a short, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, high-pitched, rapid, rattling trill, often described as a 'tinkling' or 'jingling' sound, delivered from a prominent perch or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across most of Europe, extending into North Africa and parts of the Middle East. It is a partial migrant, with northern populations moving south for winter.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (smallest European finch), Bright yellow plumage on head and underparts (males), Heavily streaked olive-green back and flanks, Short, conical bill, Distinctive high-pitched, rattling trilling song
Description
The European Serin is a small, compact finch, with males displaying bright yellow plumage on the head and underparts. It is often found in open woodlands, parks, and gardens, where it forages for seeds.
