VU

European Serin

Serinus serinus

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The European Serin faces significant population declines across its range, with breeding populations dropping by over 30% in recent decades. Agricultural intensification has eliminated traditional seed-rich habitats including fallow fields and diverse crop rotations that provided essential food sources. Climate change is shifting suitable breeding conditions northward, while urbanization fragments remaining habitat patches and reduces nesting opportunities in parks and gardens.

Threat summary

Habitat

European Serins inhabit open woodlands, parks, gardens, orchards, and agricultural areas with scattered trees across Mediterranean and temperate Europe. They prefer areas with abundant seed-producing plants and require trees or tall shrubs for nesting, thriving in mosaic landscapes that combine cultivation with natural vegetation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is European Serin classified as Vulnerable?
European Serin is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The European Serin faces significant population declines across its range, with breeding populations dropping by over 30% in recent decades. Agricultural intensification has eliminated traditional seed-rich habitats including fallow fields and diverse crop rotations that provided essential food sources. Climate change is shifting suitable breeding conditions northward, while urbanization fragments remaining habitat patches and reduces nesting opportunities in parks and gardens.
Where does European Serin live?
European Serin occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to European Serin?
The main threats to European Serin are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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