Ankober Serin
Crithagra ankoberensis
Ankober Serin (Crithagra ankoberensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Ankober Serin (Crithagra ankoberensis) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 14.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Crithagra
- Species ankoberensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 14.9 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ankober Serin is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Ankober Serin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ankober Serin (Crithagra ankoberensis) is a species of bird in the Fringillidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF ne Africa in montane rocks, cliffs: w Ethiopia.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 14.9 g, with a wing length of about 7.3 cm and a tail of around 5.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 16,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ankober Serin?
The Ankober Serin is a very small bird that weighs around 14.9 g.
Where does the Ankober Serin live?
The Ankober Serin is found across Africa with a range covering AF ne Africa in montane rocks, cliffs: w Ethiopia, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Ankober Serin belong to?
The Ankober Serin (Crithagra ankoberensis) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ankober Serin eat?
The Ankober Serin is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Ankober Serin migrate?
The Ankober Serin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ankober Serin endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Ankober Serin's range?
The Ankober Serin has a mapped global range of about 16,000 km².
Conservation
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