Warsangli Linnet

The Warsangli Linnet is a species of finch in the Fringillidae family. It is found only in Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Warsangli Linnet is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Warsangli Linnet (Carduelis johannis) is a species of finch in the Fringillidae family. It is found only in Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Carduelis johannis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007. More

Warsangli Linnet Carduelis johannis 2009 IUCN Red List Category (as evaluated by BirdLife International - the official Red List Authority for birds for IUCN): Endangered Justification This species has a very small range (being known from only five locations) and is assumed to have a very small population. There is a credible (but unconfirmed) report that wholesale felling of juniper woodland - possibly a key component of its habitat - has become widespread in its range. More

Warsangli Linnet Carduelis johannis = Described by: Clarke (1919) Alternate common name(s): Warsanglia Linnet Old scientific name(s): Acanthis johannis Photographs No photographs are available for this species Range Ne. Somalia. Videos No videos are available for this species Sounds No sounds are available for this species References Clements, James F. More

species) and Warsangli Linnet Carduelis johannis and an incredible selection of at least 24 lark species, this could be a birdwatcher More

(Carduelis johannis) Warsangli Linnet Add this Bird STATISTICS: Total Species on Checklist: 168 Species Reported: 29 RECENT SIGHTINGS IN THIS REGION: Eurasian Bullfinch Map | 12/05/2010 Chaffinch Map | 10/02/2010 Lawrence's Goldfinch Map | 05/07/2010 Pine Siskin Map | 04/30/2010 European Greenfinch Map | 04/18/2010 More

Lark Spizocorys obbiensis Warsangli Linnet Carduelis johannis useful reading Birds of Somalia: Their Habitat, Status and Distribution - J Ash and JE Miskell Series: A SCOPUS SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 1 97 pages, 1 b/w plate, 1 map. Nature Kenya 1983 ISBN: 13482 Buy this book from NHBS. More