European Serin
A species of Eurasian Serins and Canaries Scientific name : Serinus serinus Genus : Eurasian Serins and Canaries
European Serin, A species of Eurasian Serins and Canaries
Botanical name: Serinus serinus
Genus: Eurasian Serins and Canaries
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Description General Info
Description
A small songbird with a stubby bill, the european Serin is often seen in parks, forest edges, and agricultural fields. It is a talkative bird that often sings from manmade perches like fence posts and electrical wires. While the songbird does feed on invertebrates, it prefers seeds and may visit backyard feeders.
Size
12 cm
Life Expectancy
9 years
Feeding Habits
European Serin consumes a varied diet including seeds, buds, flowers, and invertebrates like aphids and moth larvae. It forages energetically on the ground and in vegetation, using its feet and beak to extract seeds. Nestlings are primarily fed seeds. European Serin often forages in flocks, especially outside the breeding season.
Habitat
The habitat of european Serin encompasses diverse environments, ranging from lowland wooded hills with a mix of coniferous species to open country landscapes. These birds are prevalent in maquis habitats with pine woods, as well as in areas with an array of tree species like cedars, junipers, cypress, and fir. European Serin inhabits agricultural regions, including olive and citrus groves, vineyards, and orchards. This species is also commonly found in suburban parks, gardens within urban areas, and even semi-desert regions with palm trees. European Serin adapts to live near human settlements and can thrive in various forested ravines and gorges.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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