Northern Grosbeak-Canary
Crithagra donaldsoni
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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 donaldsoni (Northern Grosbeak-Canary)
About the Northern Grosbeak-Canary
The northern grosbeak-canary or Abyssinian grosbeak-canary (Crithagra donaldsoni) is a species of passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. Its binomial name commemorates the explorer Arthur Donaldson Smith.
The northern grosbeak-canary 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 northern grosbeak-canary were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Grosbeak-Canary in Samburu National Reserve
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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 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Northern Grosbeak-Canary in Samburu National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Grosbeak-Canary sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Northern Grosbeak-Canary in Samburu National Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Northern Grosbeak-Canary in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.