Syrian Serin
NameSyrian Serin
Common NameSyrian Serin
Scientific NameSerinus syriacus
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright yellow head, throat, and breast, which fades to whitish on the belly. The back and flanks are olive-brown with distinct dark streaking, and the rump is yellow. Females exhibit a duller coloration with less extensive yellow and more prominent streaking across their plumage.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched, twittering and trilling series of notes, often delivered from a prominent perch. Calls include a soft 'twee' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest, grassland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeBreeds in mountainous regions of the Middle East, specifically in parts of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. It typically winters at lower altitudes within its breeding range and occasionally further south.
Identifying Featuressmall size, yellow head and underparts (males), streaked olive-brown back, yellow rump, finch-like bill, longish tail
Description
The Syrian Serin is a small, slender finch characterized by its relatively long tail. Males display bright yellow on the head and underparts, contrasting with a streaked olive-brown back, while females are generally duller with less extensive yellow.
