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African Citril
Crithagra citrinelloides
African Citril (Crithagra citrinelloides) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The African Citril (Crithagra citrinelloides) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 13 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Crithagra
- Species citrinelloides
Quick facts
- Weight
- 13 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The African Citril is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The African Citril is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The African Citril (Crithagra citrinelloides) is a species of bird in the Fringillidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF s Sudan; w, c Ethiopia and w Kenya.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13 g, with a wing length of about 6.6 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 555,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the African Citril?
The African Citril is a very small bird that weighs around 13 g.
Where does the African Citril live?
The African Citril is found across Africa with a range covering AF s Sudan; w, c Ethiopia and w Kenya, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the African Citril belong to?
The African Citril (Crithagra citrinelloides) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the African Citril eat?
The African Citril is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the African Citril migrate?
The African Citril is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the African Citril endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the African Citril make?
1 real field recording of the African Citril — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the African Citril's range?
The African Citril has a mapped global range of about 555,000 km².
Conservation
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