Yellow-browed Seedeater
NameYellow-browed Seedeater
Common NameYellow-browed Seedeater
Scientific NameCrithagra whytii
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, heavily streaked with dark brown. Underparts are whitish with heavy dark brown streaking. It features a prominent bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow) and a yellowish-green rump. Wings and tail are dark with yellowish feather edges.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a sweet, musical song often incorporating trills and buzzing notes. Calls are typically short 'tsip' or 'chup' sounds.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of southern Tanzania and northern Malawi in East Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow supercilium (eyebrow), Heavily streaked olive-brown and whitish plumage, Small, finch-like bill, Yellowish-green rump, Found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands
Description
The Yellow-browed Seedeater is a small, streaky finch characterized by its distinctive bright yellow supercilium. It inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands, primarily feeding on seeds.
