Reichenow's Seedeater
Crithagra reichenowi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusCrithagra (African Seedeaters, Serins, Canaries, and Citrils)
- SpeciesCrithagra reichenowi (Reichenow's Seedeater)
About the Reichenow's Seedeater
Reichenow's seedeater (Crithagra reichenowi) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the black-throated canary. The Reichenow's seedeater was formerly placed in the genus Serinus but phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences found that the genus was polyphyletic. The genus was therefore split and a number of species including the Reichenow's seedeater were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra.
It is found frequently in eastern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Reichenow's Seedeater in Ruaha National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 8 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 9 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 12 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 13 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 14 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 15 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 16 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 17 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 18 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 19 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 20 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 21 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Reichenow's Seedeater in Ruaha National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Reichenow's Seedeater sighting in Ruaha National Park, based on 37 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Reichenow's Seedeater in Ruaha National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Reichenow's Seedeater in Ruaha National Park in our monthly data.