Thick-billed Seedeater
Crithagra burtoni
The Thick-billed Seedeater (Crithagra burtoni) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 9 countries, weighing about 31 g. The thick-billed seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
About the Thick-billed Seedeater
The thick-billed seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is native to the Western High Plateau and Bioko, the Albertine rift montane forests and the East African montane forests.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Burundi.
When to see it
The Thick-billed Seedeater can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Thick-billed Seedeater look like?
- The thick-billed seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
- How big is a Thick-billed Seedeater?
- The Thick-billed Seedeater is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a Thick-billed Seedeater?
- The Thick-billed Seedeater occurs in 9 countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Cameroon.
- What birds look similar to a Thick-billed Seedeater?
- The Thick-billed Seedeater is most easily confused with the Western Citril, the Southern Citril and the White-rumped Seedeater.
- Is the Thick-billed Seedeater endangered?
- The Thick-billed Seedeater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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