Antillean Siskin
Spinus dominicensis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
13,3 cm
Peso
9,0 g
Familia
Fringillidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
The Antillean Siskin is a small finch endemic to Hispaniola, weighing only 9 grams with a wingspan of about 13 cm. This tiny seed-eater inhabits pine forests and montane scrub at higher elevations. Males typically display bright yellow-green plumage characteristic of the Spinus siskins.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,3 cm | 5.2 in |
| Peso | 9,0 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Fringillidae (Pinzones) |
| Genus | Spinus |
| Especies | Spinus dominicensis |
Distribution
Antillean Siskin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Antillean Siskin endangered?
The Antillean Siskin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antillean Siskin nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Antillean Siskin?
The Antillean Siskin has a wingspan of 13.3 cm, weight of 9.0 g.
What order and family does the Antillean Siskin belong to?
The Antillean Siskin (Spinus dominicensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.
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