Streaky Seedeater
NameStreaky Seedeater
Common NameStreaky Seedeater
Scientific NameCrithagra striolata
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown with heavy dark brown streaking. Underparts are whitish, also heavily streaked with dark brown, particularly on the breast and flanks. The head features a distinctive pattern with a broad white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) contrasting with dark lateral crown stripes and a dark eye-stripe. The bill is conical and greyish.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a varied series of trills, whistles, and chirps, often incorporating mimicry. Common calls include a sharp 'tsip' or 'chup' sound.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Africa, found in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying Featuresheavily streaked plumage, prominent white supercilium, dark lateral crown stripes, conical bill, olive-brown back, whitish streaked underparts
Description
The Streaky Seedeater is a small, robust finch characterized by its heavily streaked plumage. It typically inhabits open woodlands, forest edges, cultivated areas, and gardens across its East African range, where it forages primarily for seeds.
