Olive-rumped Serin
NameOlive-rumped Serin
Common NameOlive-rumped Serin
Scientific NameCrithagra rothschildi
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dull grey-brown plumage with a paler, often whitish, belly. The back and flanks may show faint streaking. The distinguishing feature is the olive-yellow rump, which can be difficult to observe in the field.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of chirps, trills, and twitters, often described as a typical serin song, sometimes with a slightly buzzy quality.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southwestern Arabian Peninsula, primarily found in southwestern Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dull grey-brown plumage, stout bill, olive-yellow rump (often subtle)
Description
The Olive-rumped Serin is a small, rather plain finch characterized by its dull grey-brown plumage and stout bill. It is typically found in arid and semi-arid environments, where it primarily forages for seeds on the ground or in low vegetation.
