Southern Citril
Crithagra hyposticta
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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 hyposticta (Southern Citril)
About the Southern Citril
The southern citril (Crithagra hyposticta or Serinus hyposticus) is a species of finch in the Fringillidae family. It is endemic to the eastern Afromontane. The southern citril 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 southern citril were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra.
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Recent sightings of Southern Citril in Tarangire 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 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 8 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 12 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Southern Citril in Tarangire National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Citril sighting in Tarangire National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Southern Citril in Tarangire National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Southern Citril in Tarangire National Park in our monthly data.