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West African Seedeater

Crithagra canicapilla

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Passeriformes (참새목)
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Crithagra
Species
Crithagra canicapilla (West African Seedeater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシアフリカカナリア
Chinese 西非紋頭絲雀
Spanish Serín de Africa Occidental
French Serin ouest-africain
German Afrikanischer Brauengirliz
Russian Коричневощёкий канареечный вьюрок

Similar Species in Crithagra

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Ankober Serin
Crithagra ankoberensis
Vulnerable
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Black-eared Seedeater
Crithagra mennelli
Least Concern
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Black-throated Canary
Crithagra atrogularis
Least Concern
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Yellow-fronted Canary
Crithagra mozambica
Least Concern
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Forest Canary
Crithagra scotops
Least Concern
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Lemon-breasted Seedeater
Crithagra citrinipectus
Least Concern
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Northern Grosbeak-Canary
Crithagra donaldsoni
Least Concern
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African Citril
Crithagra citrinelloides
Least Concern
View all species in Crithagra →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West African Seedeater?
The scientific name of West African Seedeater is Crithagra canicapilla. It belongs to the genus Crithagra.
What is the conservation status of West African Seedeater?
West African Seedeater (Crithagra canicapilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does West African Seedeater belong to?
West African Seedeater (Crithagra canicapilla) belongs to the genus Crithagra, which is part of the taxonomic family Fringillidae.
Is West African Seedeater endangered?
No, West African Seedeater (Crithagra canicapilla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does West African Seedeater belong to?
West African Seedeater (Crithagra canicapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of West African Seedeater?
The closest relatives of West African Seedeater in the genus Crithagra include African Citril, Ankober Serin, Black-eared Seedeater, Black-throated Canary, Yellow-fronted Canary.

Genus Crithagra — 20 Species

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African Citril
Crithagra citrinelloides
LC 🐾
Ankober Serin
Crithagra ankoberensis
VU 🐾
Black-eared Seedeater
Crithagra mennelli
LC 🐾
Black-throated Canary
Crithagra atrogularis
LC 🐾
Yellow-fronted Canary
Crithagra mozambica
LC 🐾
Forest Canary
Crithagra scotops
LC 🐾
Lemon-breasted Seedeater
Crithagra citrinipectus
LC 🐾
Northern Grosbeak-Canary
Crithagra donaldsoni
LC 🐾
Olive-rumped Serin
Crithagra rothschildi
LC 🐾
Papyrus Canary
Crithagra koliensis
LC 🐾
Principe Seedeater
Crithagra rufobrunnea
LC 🐾
Protea Canary
Crithagra leucoptera
NT 🐾
Reichard's Seedeater
Crithagra reichardi
LC 🐾
Reichenow's Seedeater
Crithagra reichenowi
LC
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West African Seedeater
Crithagra canicapilla
LC
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Salvadori's Serin
Crithagra xantholaema
NT 🐾
Sao Tome Grosbeak
Crithagra concolor
CR 🐾
Southern Citril
Crithagra hyposticta
LC 🐾
Southern Grosbeak-Canary
Crithagra buchanani
LC 🐾
Streaky Seedeater
Crithagra striolata
LC
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