Tibetan Serin
NameTibetan Serin
Common NameTibetan Serin
Scientific NameSpinus thibetanus
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly bright yellow on the head, face, and underparts, contrasting with olive-green upperparts. Their flanks are often streaked, and wings and tail are darker with yellow edgings. Females are generally duller yellow-green.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a typical finch-like twittering song, often high-pitched and melodious, interspersed with various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the eastern Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, its range extends from Nepal through Bhutan, northeastern India (Arunachal Pradesh), and southwestern China (Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan).
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright yellow plumage (especially males), Olive-green back, Streaked flanks, Dark, conical bill, High-altitude habitat
Description
A small, vibrant yellow finch inhabiting high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests of the Himalayas. It is typically observed foraging for seeds and small insects among trees and scrub.
