Streaky-headed Seedeater (Crithagra gularis)
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Streaky-headed Seedeater

Crithagra gularis (Smith, A, 1836)

13–14 cmLength16 gWeight

The streaky-headed seedeater or streaky-headed canary (Crithagra gularis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Eswatini

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Eswatini

Streaky-headed Seedeater has been recorded at 81 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Harold Porter Botanical GardensSouth Africa347 records
  2. Walter Sisulu National Botanical GardenSouth Africa259 records
  3. Rietvlei NRSouth Africa257 records
More places
  1. Suikerbosrand NRSouth Africa209 records
  2. Sani Pass (ZA) – low elevationSouth Africa165 records
  3. Mukuvisi WoodlandsZimbabwe111 records
  4. Gosho ParkZimbabwe71 records
  5. Cleveland Dam/Haka Game ParkZimbabwe68 records
  6. De Hoop Nature ReserveSouth Africa61 records
  7. Polokwane GRSouth Africa55 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South AfricaZimbabweEswatiniLesothoBotswanaMozambique

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The streaky-headed seedeater or streaky-headed canary (Crithagra gularis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an unobtrusive but widespread species in suitable habitats of southern Africa. Its presence in an area is revealed foremost by its callnotes.

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Questions

How big is the Streaky-headed Seedeater?

The Streaky-headed Seedeater is about 13–14 cm long and weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Streaky-headed Seedeater live?

Its breeding range: Africa: south-central, southern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Eswatini.

When is the best time to see the Streaky-headed Seedeater?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Streaky-headed Seedeater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Streaky-headed Seedeater as Least Concern.

What does the Streaky-headed Seedeater eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Streaky-headed Seedeater in?

It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
13–14 cm
Weight
16 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
78 mm
Tail
61 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: south-central, southern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae
Genus
Crithagra

Other birds in the genus Crithagra

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Streaky-headed Seedeater

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