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Black-headed Siskin

Spinus notatus

Least Concern
Envergadura
13,0 cm
Peso
11,383333333333333 g
Família
Fringillidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

The Black-headed Siskin is a small finch with a black head and throat, bright yellow body plumage, and dark wings with yellow patches. It inhabits montane pine-oak forests, forest edges, and semi-open areas from Mexico through Central America to Panama. It feeds on seeds, particularly those of pines and other conifers, often foraging in small flocks high in the trees.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 13,0 cm 5.1 in
Peso 11,383333333333333 g 0.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Spinus
Espécies Spinus notatus

Distribution

Black-headed Siskin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-headed Siskin endangered?
The Black-headed Siskin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Siskin nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-headed Siskin?
The Black-headed Siskin has a wingspan of 13.0 cm, weight of 11.383333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Siskin belong to?
The Black-headed Siskin (Spinus notatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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