Salvadori's Serin
NameSalvadori's Serin
Common NameSalvadori's Serin
Scientific NameCrithagra salvadorii
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsGreyish-brown upperparts with faint darker streaking, a bright yellow face and throat, and whitish underparts often with a yellowish wash on the flanks. The bill is pale, conical, and relatively small.
Vocalization / CallA typical serin-like twittering song, often delivered from a prominent perch, along with various soft contact calls.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, primarily found in the central and southern Ethiopian highlands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Yellow face and throat, Greyish-brown upperparts, Pale conical bill, Found in Ethiopian/Eritrean highlands
Description
A small, rather plain finch endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is characterized by its yellowish face and throat, contrasting with its greyish-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. This species primarily forages for seeds in dry scrub and open woodlands.
