Streaky-headed Seedeater
NameStreaky-headed Seedeater
Common NameStreaky-headed Seedeater
Scientific NameCrithagra gularis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-grey, with paler, buffy underparts. The head features prominent dark streaking on the crown and sides, bordered by a pale supercilium and often dark malar stripes. The bill is small and conical.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied song, often a series of trills, whistles, and chirps. Calls are typically soft 'tseep' or 'tsit' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Angola and Namibia eastward to Mozambique and extending north into parts of East Africa.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky head pattern (dark crown, pale supercilium), Brownish-grey plumage with paler underparts, Small, conical bill, Often found in open woodlands, savannas, and gardens
Description
The Streaky-headed Seedeater is a small, rather drab finch characterized by its distinctive streaky head pattern. It is typically found in various open woodland, savanna, and garden habitats across sub-Saharan Africa, where it forages primarily for seeds.
