Citril Finch
BIRDING ARAGÓNCitril Finch
Carduelis citrinella
ES: verderón serrano
Description
L: 12cm; W:12-14cm;
Bird of gregarious behaviour that presents sexual dimorphism. Both sexes have a general yellowish-green colour, with grey nape and sides of the neck; two green wing bars; pale yellow rump; tail dark brown. Male with yellow throat; back greenish; large yellow forehead patch; undertail coverts bright yellow; female with greyish-green to grey throat; pale grey-brown back; small yellow forehead spot. Juveniles with more brown tones and intense barring.
- Observation difficulty: Medium
- Status: Resident
- Optimal Season: Dec-Jan
- Conservation Status: Protected species
- Hábitat: High mountain
Special interest
Best places to see in Aragón
PROVINCES
Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel
REGIONS
La Jacetania; Sobrarbe; Ribagorza; Hoya de Huesca; Somontano; Tarazona y el Moncayo; Gúdar-Javalambre
Special Protected Areas (SPA)
