Ankober serin  (Serinus ankoberensis)

The steep, rugged terrain of the Ankober serin's habitat offers it some protection, although areas close to human settlements, such as around the town of Ankober, are being impacted by an increase in grazing and cultivation, a result of growing human and livestock populations. In some areas, plantations of Eucalyptus also impact on the habitat of this threatened bird (4).

The Ankober serin occurs in at least two protected areas: Simien Mountains National Park, and Guassa Reserve, where the local community controls grazing. Further conservation measures have been recommended, including surveys to gain further information on this species' range, population size and possible threats (4).