The Syrian serin bird (Serinus syriacus), also known as the Eastern serin, is a small passerine bird that belongs to the Fringilladae family. This bird is found in the eastern Mediterranean region, including parts of Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan. The Syrian serin is a valuable species due to its unique biological and ecological characteristics and its distribution in the Mediterranean region, which is considered one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.
Habitat and ecology
The Syrian Serin is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and environmental changes. This species is endemic to Lebanon and is primarily found in high-altitude regions, including the Mount Hermon Nature Reserve, which serves as one of its most critical habitats.
Identification
Snapshot
The Syrian Serin is endemic to the Middle East and is considered biome restricted, breeding in mountains (900-1,900 m). Total population is estimated to be less than 5000, mostly breeding in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. Jordan has a small population comprised of 1,000-1,250 mature individuals. Mount Hermon population is estimated at 100-360 individuals.
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