Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Ankober Serin
Crithagra ankoberensis
VUVulnerable Endemic to Ethiopia
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Ankober serin (Crithagra ankoberensis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is a small brown seedeater, about 12 centimeters or 5 inches in length with brown upperparts and its head and breast distinguished with heavy buffy-colored streaking. It is gregarious and is often encountered in flocks. Its song consists of a constant, low twitter.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane scrub of central Ethiopia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ankober serin
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
