Least ConcernRareEndemicSeedsGrasslandCup nestSmall · 15 g
About the Ethiopian Siskin
The Ethiopian siskin or Abyssinian siskin is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Syrian SerinSerinus syriacusThe Syrian serin is prettily coloured with bright yellow and pale grey feathers.
Yellow-crowned CanarySerinus flavivertexThe yellow-crowned canary is a small passerine bird in the finch family.
Black-headed CanarySerinus alarioThe black-headed canary is 12–15 cm in length.
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