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Proteagirlitz

Crithagra leucoptera

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)

Species

Crithagra leucoptera (Proteagirlitz)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハジロカナリア

Chinese 白翅丝雀

Spanish Serín de las Proteas

French Serin bifascié

German Proteagirlitz

Portuguese canário-d'asa-branca

Russian Белокрылый канареечный вьюрок

Similar Species in Crithagra

Afrikanischer Brauengirliz

Crithagra canicapilla

Crithagra atrogularis

Ankoberhänfling

Crithagra ankoberensis

Crithagra symonsi

Crithagra gularis

Buchanangirlitz

Crithagra buchanani

Crithagra frontalis

Dickschnabelgirlitz

Crithagra burtoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Proteagirlitz?

The scientific name of Proteagirlitz is Crithagra leucoptera. It belongs to the genus Crithagra.

What is the conservation status of Proteagirlitz?

Proteagirlitz (Crithagra leucoptera) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Proteagirlitz live?

Proteagirlitz is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Proteagirlitz belong to?

Proteagirlitz (Crithagra leucoptera) belongs to the genus Crithagra, which is part of the taxonomic family Fringillidae.

What kingdom does Proteagirlitz belong to?

Proteagirlitz (Crithagra leucoptera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Proteagirlitz?

The closest relatives of Proteagirlitz in the genus Crithagra include Afrikanischer Brauengirliz, Angolagirlitz, Ankoberhänfling, Basutogirlitz, Brauengirlitz.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Crithagra — 20 Species

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Afrikanischer Brauengirliz

Crithagra canicapilla

Crithagra atrogularis

Ankoberhänfling

Crithagra ankoberensis

Crithagra symonsi

Crithagra gularis

Buchanangirlitz

Crithagra buchanani

Crithagra frontalis

Dickschnabelgirlitz

Crithagra burtoni

Donaldsongirlitz

Crithagra donaldsoni

Dünnschnabelgirlitz

Crithagra citrinelloides

Dünnschnabelgirliz

Crithagra hyposticta

Crithagra concolor

Gelbbauchgirlitz

Crithagra flaviventris

Gelbbrustgirlitz

Crithagra citrinipectus

Gelbkehlgirlitz

Crithagra flavigula

Graubrustgirlitz

Crithagra xanthopygia

Hottentottengirlitz

Crithagra totta

Crithagra menachensis

Crithagra rothschildi

Crithagra reichardi

Data verified März 2026

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