A serin is what type of creature?
European serin European serin The European serin, or just serin, ("Serinus serinus") is the smallest European species of the family of finches (Fringillidae) and is closely related to the canary. Its diet consists mainly of a combination of buds and seeds. The European serin was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1766 in the 12th edition of his "Systema Naturae" under the binomial name "Fringilla serinus". The Latin "serinus" comes from the French word "serin" for a canary. The French word may be a corruption of the Latin word "citrinus" meaning lemon-coloured. The European serin is a small short-tailed bird, 11–12 cm in
Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) In the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, creature types are rough categories of creatures which determine the way game mechanics affect the creature. In the 3rd edition and related games, there are between thirteen and seventeen creature types. Creature type is determined by the designer of a monster, based upon its nature or physical attributes. The choice of type is important, as all creatures which have a given type will share certain characteristics (with some exceptions). In 3rd and 3.5 editions, type determines features such as hit dice, base attack bonus, saving throws, and