Donaldson Smith's Seedeater is a distinctive species with a grey head, yellow underparts, and an olive-green back. Males are more brightly colored.
Where to spot
Found in East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia and Somalia. It inhabits dry acacia-commiphora bushland and rocky slopes.
How to spot
Look for them in dry, thorny bushland. They often perch conspicuously on top of bushes. The grey head and yellow underparts are key identifiers for males.
When to spot
Visible year-round in its resident range. Best observed during the breeding season, which is typically tied to the rainy season.
Where to spot
Found in East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia and Somalia. It inhabits dry acacia-commiphora bushland and rocky slopes.
How to spot
Look for them in dry, thorny bushland. They often perch conspicuously on top of bushes. The grey head and yellow underparts are key identifiers for males.
When to spot
Visible year-round in its resident range. Best observed during the breeding season, which is typically tied to the rainy season.
Named after Arthur Donaldson Smith, an American explorer, this bird is known for its strong, slightly buzzy calls.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.