Reichard's Seedeater
Crithagra reichardi
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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 reichardi (Reichard's Seedeater)
About the Reichard's Seedeater
Reichard's seedeater (Crithagra reichardi) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is native to the miombo savanna (mainly Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania). It is named after the German explorer Paul Reichard. Reichard'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 Reichard's seedeater were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra. The stripe-breasted seedeater (C. striatipectus) was formerly conspecific, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Reichard's 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 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Reichard's Seedeater in South Luangwa National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Reichard's Seedeater sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Reichard's Seedeater in South Luangwa National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Reichard's Seedeater in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.