Tibetan Serin
Spinus thibetanus
The Tibetan Serin (Spinus thibetanus) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 10 g. The Tibetan serin or Tibetan siskin is a true finch species.
About the Tibetan Serin
The Tibetan serin or Tibetan siskin is a true finch species.
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How to identify it
Length (including the tail) of this species is around 12 cm (4.7 in). The Tibetan siskin lacks yellow panels on its wings in all plumages. Adult males have olive-greenish upper parts, yellow underparts, yellowish-green rumps, yellow supercilium and border behind ear-coverts. Wing and tail feathers of this bird species are broadly differentiated by a yellowish-green color. Adult females of this species have black streaking on darker greyish-green upper parts, more clearly defined wing-bars than their male counterparts, paler yellowish throats and black-flanked breasts with streaking. Voice: Their soft chattering sound is much like twang twang.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Tibetan Serin?
- Length (including the tail) of this species is around 12 cm (4.7 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Tibetan Serin?
- The Tibetan Serin is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Tibetan Serin?
- The Tibetan Serin occurs in 4 countries, including India, China, Bhutan and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to a Tibetan Serin?
- The Tibetan Serin is most easily confused with the Black-capped Siskin, the Saffron Siskin and the Thick-billed Siskin.
- Is the Tibetan Serin endangered?
- The Tibetan Serin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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