Black-capped Siskin
Spinus atriceps
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The Black-capped Siskin is a small finch restricted to the high-altitude pine and mixed forests of southern Mexico and Guatemala, with males showing a bold black cap contrasting with yellow-green plumage and white wingbars. It inhabits open highland forests and forest edges above 2,000 meters. It feeds primarily on small seeds from conifers, grasses, and other plants.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 13,4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Gewicht | 13,5 g | 0.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Fringillidae (Finken) |
| Genus | Spinus |
| Arten | Spinus atriceps |
Distribution
Black-capped Siskin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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