Streaky-headed Seedeater
Crithagra gularis
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Fringillidae
Streaky-headed Seedeater.
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Crithagra gularis
Category
birds
Family
Fringillidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 16 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding streaky-headed seedeater in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 33%, mid-level vegetation 33%, ground foraging 33%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: other plant material 40%; seeds 20%; invertebrates 20%; fruit 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.