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European Serin (Serinus Serinus), male (right) and female (left) from a banding. Jerusalem bird observatory (JBO). 24.5.20

These finches are found in most of Europe, excluding Britain, as well as parts of the Middle East and Northern Africa. Their diet consists of seeds, buds, flowers, and invertebrates, such as moths and spiders. They forage by hopping along the ground, searching for food alone or in small groups. Females build small nests while males bring materials. The females incubate the eggs alone but both parents feed the chicks. Unlike most birds the chicks are fed entirely on seeds.

photo: Pascal Maire

European Serin by hans24

European Serin by hans24