Yellow-throated Serin
NameYellow-throated Serin
Common NameYellow-throated Serin
Scientific NameCrithagra flavigula
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey head, greyish-brown upperparts with faint streaking, and a bright yellow rump and flanks. The throat is yellowish, though sometimes subtle, and the underparts are pale whitish. The bill is conical and pale.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a typical serin-like twittering song, often incorporating trills and varied notes. Calls are generally short and sharp 'chip' or 'tseep' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Horn of Africa, primarily found in Ethiopia and Eritrea, inhabiting arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow rump and flanks, Yellowish throat (can be subtle), Grey head, Small size, Finch-like conical bill
Description
The Yellow-throated Serin is a small, rather drab finch with a distinctive yellow throat and rump. It is typically found in arid and semi-arid scrublands, foraging for seeds on the ground or in low vegetation.
