How big is a Reichenow's Seedeater?

The Reichenow's Seedeater is a small sized bird weighing about 15 g.

Where can you see a Reichenow's Seedeater?

The Reichenow's Seedeater occurs in 4 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.

What does a Reichenow's Seedeater sound like?

You can listen to a field recording of the Reichenow's Seedeater on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.

What birds look similar to a Reichenow's Seedeater?

The Reichenow's Seedeater is most easily confused with the Cape Siskin, the White-bellied Canary and the African Citril.

Is the Reichenow's Seedeater endangered?

The Reichenow's Seedeater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Reichenow's Seedeater

Crithagra reichenowi

Finches, Euphonias, and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 15 g. Reichenow's seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.

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Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 1 — Photo: no rights reserved · CC0

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 2 — Photo: (c) Jiro Iguchi, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 3 — Photo: (c) Tristan Jobin, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 4 — Photo: (c) Rakesh Shah, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 5 — Photo: (c) Jiro Iguchi, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 6 — Photo: (c) Leonel Roget, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 7 — Photo: (c) Nathan Mesnildrey, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 8 — Photo: (c) Thomas Galewski, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 9 — Photo: (c) Claude Kolwelter, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Reichenow's Seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi), photo 10 — Photo: (c) Tommy Andriollo, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

About the Reichenow's Seedeater

Reichenow's seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the black-throated canary.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

What the Reichenow's Seedeater sounds like

Recording: Anne Ndung'u · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto

Where it lives

Kenya Tanzania Ethiopia Uganda

When to see it

The Reichenow's Seedeater can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Reichenow's Seedeater look like?: Reichenow's seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
How big is a Reichenow's Seedeater?: The Reichenow's Seedeater is a small sized bird weighing about 15 g.
Where can you see a Reichenow's Seedeater?: The Reichenow's Seedeater occurs in 4 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.
What does a Reichenow's Seedeater sound like?: You can listen to a field recording of the Reichenow's Seedeater on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
What birds look similar to a Reichenow's Seedeater?: The Reichenow's Seedeater is most easily confused with the Cape Siskin, the White-bellied Canary and the African Citril.
Is the Reichenow's Seedeater endangered?: The Reichenow's Seedeater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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