European Serin

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Serinus serinus

European Serin, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The European serin, or simply the serin (Serinus serinus), is the smallest species of the family of finches (Fringillidae) and is closely related to the Atlantic canary. Its diet consists mainly of a combination of buds and seeds.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of European Serin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Serinus
Species
Serinus serinus

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