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- Carduelis corsicana
Serinus corsicanus
Identification
Distribution
Endemic to Corsica and Sardinia.
Locally abundant.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It is often considered conspecific with Citril Finch. This view is supported by a recent genetic study (Förschler et al. 2009).
Habitat
Wetlands near montane lakes. Observed between 1400-1800 m.
Behaviour
Fairly tame and curious birds.
References
- Clements, JF. 2010. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2010. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/Clements%206.5.xls/view
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Corsican Finch. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 20 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Corsican_Finch
