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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

Syrian Serin

Serinus syriacus

The Syrian Serin is a small, vibrant finch endemic to the Levant, distinguished by its bright yellow plumage and specialized high-altitude requirements.

What it sounds like

A rapid, high-pitched series of metallic trills and twittering notes, similar to the European Serin but louder and more resonant.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Barry Edmonston · JordanCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN due to a small, fragmented population threatened by habitat loss and climate change.
The species exhibits altitudinal migration, breeding at high elevations up to 2,300 meters and descending to lower valleys during winter.
It is highly dependent on daily access to open water sources, often congregating around mountain springs in arid landscapes.
Nesting typically occurs in coniferous trees, specifically targeting Lebanon Cedar and various juniper species.
Its diet is primarily granivorous, focusing on the small seeds of herbaceous plants and grasses found in alpine meadows.

Habitat

Rocky mountain slopes and alpine meadows interspersed with scattered coniferous forests.

Range

Restricted range covering parts of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Israel/Palestine.

Similar & commonly confused birds

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

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