The European serin (Serinus serinus) is the smallest member species of the family of finches. It is closely related to the Atlantic canary.
European serins suffer from habitat loss but are not threatened at present.
The European serin is a small short-tailed bird. The upper parts are dark-streaked greyish green, with a yellow rump. The yellow breast and white belly are also heavily streaked. The male has a brighter yellow face and breast, yellow wing bars, and yellow tail sides.
These birds breed across southern and central Europe and North Africa. Southern and Atlantic coast populations are largely resident, but the northern breeders migrate further south in Europe for the winter. Serins prefer to breed in open woodland and cultivated areas, often with some conifers.
The European serin is a small short-tailed bird. The upper parts are dark-streaked greyish green, with a yellow rump. The yellow breast and white belly are also heavily streaked. The male has a brighter yellow face and breast, yellow wing bars, and yellow tail sides.
These birds breed across southern and central Europe and North Africa. Southern and Atlantic coast populations are largely resident, but the northern breeders migrate further south in Europe for the winter. Serins prefer to breed in open woodland and cultivated areas, often with some conifers.
When not breeding European serins are usually seen alone or in pares and also form flocks, sometimes mixed with other finches. They are active and often conspicuous birds. They spend their day walking or hopping on the ground in search of food. They also feed in trees and bushes. The song of European serins is a buzzing trill, very familiar in Mediterranean countries.
European serins are monogamous and form pairs that may nest singly or in loose groups. Their breeding season takes place from February until early August. The female builds the nest in a shrub or tree and lays 3 to 5 eggs. The female incubates the eggs alone for 13-14 days but both parents care and feed the newly hatched chicks. The young start to fly when they are 15-18 days old and become independent 9-10 days later.
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