Yemen Serin
NameYemen Serin
Common NameYemen Serin
Scientific NameCrithagra menachensis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on the back and crown. Underparts are paler, often whitish or buff, with prominent brown streaking on the flanks and breast. It has a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, with a short, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a typical serin-like twittering song, often incorporating trills and whistles, and various short calls.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high-altitude mountains and plateaus of Yemen and southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (approx. 12-13 cm), Streaky brown plumage overall, Pale supercilium, Conical bill, Found in Arabian highlands
Description
The Yemen Serin is a small, streaky brown finch endemic to the highlands of Yemen and southwestern Saudi Arabia. It is typically found foraging for seeds on the ground or in low vegetation within its mountainous habitat.
