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European Serin

Serinus serinus

The European Serin is a small, cheerful bird with a bright yellow color. They love to sing sweet songs and can often be seen flitting around gardens and parks.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The European Serin is a tiny, bright yellow-green finch, with males sporting a vibrant yellow face and breast. It has a streaked back and flanks, a conical bill, and a noticeably short, forked tail. Its small size and bold yellow markings make it distinct.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyFringillidaeGenusSerinus
European Serin
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European Serin

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its song sounds like a tiny bicycle bell ringing rapidly!

Serins often feed upside down to reach seeds on plant stalks.

They use spiderwebs to weave their cozy, cup-shaped nests.

Young serins are fed insects, but quickly switch to a seed diet.

Special abilities

Ability

Seed-Cracking Beak

European Serin has a strong conical bill that helps them easily crack open tough seeds to get to the nutritious inside.

Ability

Rapid Trilling Song

European Serin can produce a high-pitched, rattling song because of its specialized vocal cords that helps them attract mates.

Ability

Agile Flight Acrobat

European Serin can fly with quick, undulating movements because of its small wings and lightweight body that helps them dodge predators.

Measurements & details

Length
11-12 cm
Wingspan
18-20 cm
Weight
0.0085-0.014 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
11-13 days
Migration Distance
2000 km

Diet & Feeding

Tiny seeds from weeds and plants are its favorite meal, with insects for its growing chicks.

Age differences: Chicks are fed small insects like aphids and caterpillars, then transition to an adult seed diet.

Primary Foods

  • Dandelion seeds
  • Thistle seeds
  • Plantain seeds
  • Chickweed seeds
  • Aphids
  • Small caterpillars

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds, but remember not to disturb their nests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is European Serin?

11-12 cm

What is European Serin's wingspan?

18-20 cm

How much does European Serin weigh?

0.0085-0.014 kg

How long does European Serin live?

2-5 years

How fast can European Serin move?

45 km/h

What does European Serin eat?

Tiny seeds from weeds and plants are its favorite meal, with insects for its growing chicks.

Where is European Serin usually found?

Urban areas

How does European Serin hunt?

Foraging

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