Chamariz
Serinus serinus
English: European Serin
Classification
Family: Finches (Fringillidae)
Order: Passeriformes
Size: 11-12 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Common
Migratory Status: Resident
Best Time to See
Season: Spring, Summer
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Gardens, olive groves, orchards around Azeitão
Habitat: Gardens, Orchards, Woodland edges, Parks
Identification
Tiny stubby bill, yellow-green plumage, streaked back
Call: Rapid, jingling song; twittering flight call
Diet & Behavior
Seeds, buds, small insects during breeding