Ankober Serin
Crithagra ankoberensis
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
14.6 cm
Weight
14.5 g
Family
Fringillidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ankober Serin is a vulnerable finch with a 14.6 cm wingspan, weighing 14.5 grams, restricted to a small area of cliffs and escarpments in the Ethiopian highlands near Ankober. It forages for seeds on rocky slopes and cliff faces. Its extremely limited range makes it highly threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 14.5 g | 0.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Crithagra |
| Species | Crithagra ankoberensis |
Distribution
Ankober Serin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ankober Serin endangered?
The Ankober Serin has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Ankober Serin nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Ankober Serin?
The Ankober Serin has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 14.5 g.
What order and family does the Ankober Serin belong to?
The Ankober Serin (Crithagra ankoberensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.
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