Ankober Serin vs Abyssinian Citril

Crithagra ankoberensis compared with Crithagra citrinelloides

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ankober Serin Abyssinian Citril
Scientific Name Crithagra ankoberensis Crithagra citrinelloides
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Fringillidae Fringillidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 14.6 cm (5.7 in) 13.3 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 14.5 g (0.51 oz) 13.899999999999999 g (0.49 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Ankober Serin only

Abyssinian Citril only

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Ankober Serin

Least Concern

Abyssinian Citril

About These Birds

Ankober Serin

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.

Abyssinian Citril

The Abyssinian Citril is a small finch weighing around 14g found in the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It frequents forest edges and scrubby hillsides, feeding on seeds and insects.

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