Principe Seedeater
Crithagra rufobrunnea
The Principe Seedeater (Crithagra rufobrunnea) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found only in São Tomé & Príncipe, weighing about 26 g. The Príncipe seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
About the Principe Seedeater
The Príncipe seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found only on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe off the west coast of Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Principe Seedeater look like?
- The Príncipe seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
- How big is a Principe Seedeater?
- The Principe Seedeater is a small sized bird weighing about 26 g.
- Where can you see a Principe Seedeater?
- The Principe Seedeater is endemic to São Tomé & Príncipe, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Principe Seedeater?
- The Principe Seedeater is most easily confused with the Southern Grosbeak-Canary, the Black-eared Seedeater and the Arabian Serin.
- Is the Principe Seedeater endangered?
- The Principe Seedeater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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