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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

European Serin

Serinus serinus

The European Serin is a small, streaky finch with vibrant yellow plumage on its breast and rump, known for its energetic demeanor and close relation to the Atlantic Canary.

What it sounds like

A rapid, high-pitched, jingling song that sounds like sizzling fat or crushing glass.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Thierry THOMAS · FranceCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the smallest species in the finch family (Fringillidae) found in Europe.
Originally restricted to the Mediterranean, it has significantly expanded its range northward across the continent since the 19th century.
Males perform a 'butterfly' display flight, using slow, exaggerated wingbeats while singing from high perches.
The nest is a remarkably small, neat cup of moss and lichen, often built at the very tip of a tree branch.
During winter, they are highly gregarious and often form large mixed-species flocks with other finches to forage for small seeds.

Habitat

Open woodlands, orchards, parks, gardens, and areas with scattered conifers.

Range

Southern and Central Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-headed CanarySerinus alario Cape CanarySerinus canicollis Ethiopian SiskinSerinus nigriceps Fire-fronted SerinSerinus pusillus Island CanarySerinus canaria Syrian SerinSerinus syriacus Yellow-crowned CanarySerinus flavivertex Yellow-crowned CanarySerinus flavivertex

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