Brown-rumped Seedeater
Crithagra tristriata
The Brown-rumped Seedeater (Crithagra tristriata) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 16 g. The brown-rumped seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
About the Brown-rumped Seedeater
The brown-rumped seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is native to the Ethiopian Highlands and Karkaar (Somaliland). It is widespread in towns, villages, gardens, plantations and upland heath.
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How to identify it
The brown-rumped seedeater is typically 13 cm long. It is a uniform grey-brown with a small white supercilium, and has a plain (not streaked or spotted) breast with white under the chin. Its uniformity means its eponymous 'brown rump' is often not apparent. It feeds on some small seeds and grains in plants and other small shrubs.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Brown-rumped Seedeater?
- The brown-rumped seedeater is typically 13 cm long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Brown-rumped Seedeater?
- The Brown-rumped Seedeater is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
- Where can you see a Brown-rumped Seedeater?
- The Brown-rumped Seedeater occurs in 3 countries, including Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia.
- What birds look similar to a Brown-rumped Seedeater?
- The Brown-rumped Seedeater is most easily confused with the White-rumped Seedeater, the Western Citril and the Thick-billed Seedeater.
- Is the Brown-rumped Seedeater endangered?
- The Brown-rumped Seedeater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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