29-4-2023 SERPIS GANDIA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

The European serin is a small short-tailed bird, 11–12 cm in length. 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. The song of this bird is a buzzing trill, very familiar in Mediterranean countries.

It breeds 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. Open woodland and cultivation, often with some conifers, is favoured for breeding. It builds its nest in a shrub or tree, laying 3–5 eggs. It forms flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixed with other finches.

The food is mainly seeds, and, in the breeding season, insects. This small serin is an active and often conspicuous bird.

20-3-2023 BENISSUERA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/9236-Serinus-serinus

30-11-2022 PARQUE NATURAL DE TURIA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/9236-Serinus-serinus

30-11-2022 PARQUE NATURAL DE TURIA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/9236-Serinus-serinus

27-6-2022 RIO SERPIS GANDIA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/9236-Serinus-serinus

24-2-2022 OLIVA CANAL LES FONTS, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/9236-Serinus-serinus

29-1-2022 GANDIA RIO SERPIS, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/9236-Serinus-serinus

8-1-2022 VILLALONGA RESERVOIR, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/9236-Serinus-serinus

29-2-2020 SAN CARLOS PARQUE, MADRID - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

7-12-2019 GANDIA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

11-11-2017 GANDIA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

4-5-2017 CORDOBA, ANDALUCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

The European serin, or simply the serin (Serinus serinus ), is the smallest European species of the family of finches (Fringillidae) and is closely related to the Atlantic canary. Its diet consists mainly of a combination of buds and seeds.

The European serin is a small short-tailed bird, 11–12 cm in length. 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. The song of this bird is a buzzing trill, very familiar in Mediterranean countries.

It breeds 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. Open woodland and cultivation, often with some conifers, is favoured for breeding. It builds its nest in a shrub or tree, laying 3–5 eggs. It forms flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixed with other finches.

The food is mainly seeds, and, in the breeding season, insects. This small serin is an active and often conspicuous bird.

23-5-2015 GANDIA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

This small finch is typically a scarce visitor to the UK. Pairs occasionally breed in southern England and the Channel Islands.

These streaky yellow finches can often be pinpointed by their loud, scratchy song. Their breeding range extends across southern, central and eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. In northern parts of the breeding range, the species is partially migratory.

Serins are associated with coniferous woodland habitats, as well as agricultural areas, parks and gardens. They feed on seeds, buds, flowers and small invertebrates.

16-6-2016 OLIVA CAMPO - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

The European Serin is a rare passage visitor to the UK, with pairs occasionally breeding in southern England and the Channel Islands. This small finch favours coniferous woodlands but will also make use of farmland, parks and gardens, with their loud abrasive song usually the first indication of their presence. They breed across the Middle East, and Central Europe, where they are partially migratory.

These stunning yellow finches are a very rare sight in the UK. Both males and females have streaky bright yellow and brown backs, wings and flanks and a forked tail. Their bellies are yellow/white in colour which becomes bright yellow on their breast. Males have bright yellow heads with black feathers on their crowns and cheeks, while females have slightly duller colouration on their heads. The bright yellow colouration of the males helps the females choose a mate as brighter plumage is an indicator of a healthy male.

9-5-2016 PEGO MARSHES, ALICANTE - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

The European serin, or simply the serin (Serinus serinus ), is the smallest European species of the family of finches (Fringillidae) and is closely related to the Atlantic canary. Its diet consists mainly of a combination of buds and seeds.

The European serin is a small short-tailed bird, 11–12 cm in length. 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. The song of this bird is a buzzing trill, very familiar in Mediterranean countries.

It breeds 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. Open woodland and cultivation, often with some conifers, is favoured for breeding. It builds its nest in a shrub or tree, laying 3–5 eggs. It forms flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixed with other finches.

The food is mainly seeds, and, in the breeding season, insects. This small serin is an active and often conspicuous bird.

22-4-2014 GANDIA PLAYA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

18-2-2016 OLIVA MARJAL, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SERIN (FEMALE) (Serinus serinus)

The European serin, or simply the serin (Serinus serinus ), is the smallest European species of the family of finches (Fringillidae) and is closely related to the Atlantic canary. Its diet consists mainly of a combination of buds and seeds.

The European serin is a small short-tailed bird, 11–12 cm in length. 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. The song of this bird is a buzzing trill, very familiar in Mediterranean countries.

It breeds 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. Open woodland and cultivation, often with some conifers, is favoured for breeding. It builds its nest in a shrub or tree, laying 3–5 eggs. It forms flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixed with other finches.

The food is mainly seeds, and, in the breeding season, insects. This small serin is an active and often conspicuous bird.