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Black-capped Siskin

Spinus atriceps

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
13,4 cm
Khối Lượng
13,5 g
Họ
Fringillidae
Bộ
Passeriformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 13,4 cm 5.3 in
Khối Lượng 13,5 g 0.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Họ Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Spinus
Loài Spinus atriceps

Distribution

Black-capped Siskin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Black-capped Siskin endangered?
The Black-capped Siskin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-capped Siskin?
The Black-capped Siskin has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 13.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Siskin belong to?
The Black-capped Siskin (Spinus atriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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