Reichenow's Seedeater
NameReichenow's Seedeater
Common NameReichenow's Seedeater
Scientific NameCrithagra reichenowi
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker brown streaks on a paler brown background. The underparts are whitish, heavily streaked with brown on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium above the eye and a dark malar stripe. The bill is conical and greyish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied, musical song often incorporating trills and whistles. Common calls are typically short 'tsip' or 'chup' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to East Africa, its range extends through southern Ethiopia, Kenya, and northern Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, conical bill, pale supercilium, dark malar stripe, small size
Description
This small, streaky brown finch is characterized by its conical bill and often perches conspicuously on wires or shrubs. It primarily forages for seeds in open woodlands and savannas across East Africa.
