Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Yemen Serin
Crithagra menachensis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Yemen
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Yemen serin (Crithagra menachensis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
It is found in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.
The Yemen serin was formerly placed in the genus Serinus but phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences found that the genus was polyphyletic. The genus was therefore split and a number of species, including the Yemen serin were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra.
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Range and habitat
High altitude bushy hills of southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Yemen 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.
