About the African Citril
The African citril, also known as the Abyssinian citril, is a species of finch. It is found from Ethiopia and Eritrea to western Kenya. It is closely related to the western and southern citril, to which it was formerly considered conspecific.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Crithagra citrinelloides |
| Species Codes | afrcit1, AFCI, ABCI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Citril belong to?
The African Citril (Crithagra citrinelloides) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Citril?
The African citril, also known as the Abyssinian citril, is a species of finch. It is found from Ethiopia and Eritrea to western Kenya. It is closely related to the western and southern citril, to which it was formerly considered conspecific....
Where can I report a African Citril sighting?
You can log sightings of African Citril on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrcit1, or on iNaturalist.
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