Antillean Siskin

Antillean Siskin

Spinus dominicensis

Least Concern
Envergadura
13,3 cm
Peso
9,0 g
Familia
Fringillidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Antillean Siskin (Spinus dominicensis) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (pinzones), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.3 cm and a weight of 9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Presente Not recorded

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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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