Black-eared Seedeater
Crithagra mennelli
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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 mennelli (Black-eared Seedeater)
About the Black-eared Seedeater
The black-eared seedeater or blackeared canary (Crithagra mennelli) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. Its native habitat is miombo woodland. The black-eared 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 black-eared seedeater were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra.
"Blackeared Canary" (PDF). The Atlas of Southern African Birds. p. 674. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-eared Seedeater in South Luangwa 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 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 2 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 3 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 4 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-eared Seedeater in South Luangwa National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-eared Seedeater sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-eared Seedeater in South Luangwa National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Black-eared Seedeater in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.