Serinus citrinella

Interesting facts: It’s clear to see that the serin is related to the canaries. Its high, loud trilling also sounds very much like a canary. It is at home in a range of habitats. The species colonises open areas with trees and shrubs, as well as the interior of thin woods. It can be found low down as well as high up. It is important for the small bird to have hiding places and a high place to sing from. It feeds on buds, seeds, flowers, leaves and small insects.

Characteristics: The overall impression of the plumage is predominantly yellow with orange-coloured areas on the head and throat, and strong stripes on the back and flanks, rump yellow; delicate conical beak; deeply forked tail

Body length: Around 10 cm (smaller than a sparrow)

Distribution: Urban areas, woods, edges of forests, coniferous forests