Antillean Siskin
Spinus dominicensis
The Antillean Siskin (Spinus dominicensis) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 13 g. The Antillean siskin is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias.
About the Antillean Siskin
The Antillean siskin is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola that is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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How to identify it
The Antillean siskin is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long and weighs about 9 g (0.3 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have a black crown, face, and throat with a narrow bright yellow collar around their neck. Their lower nape, scapulars, and back are light olive-green and their rump and uppertail coverts a brighter olive-yellow. Their tail is mostly black with wide, deep yellow, edges at the bases of the outer feathers. Their wings have a complicated pattern. Their greater coverts are blackish brown with yellowish-olive edges and bright yellow tips. Voice: The Antillean siskin's vocalizations include a "soft chutchut", a "higher-pitched swee-ee" and a "low, bubbling trill".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Antillean Siskin can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Antillean Siskin?
- The Antillean siskin is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long and weighs about 9 g (0.3 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Antillean Siskin?
- The Antillean Siskin is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see an Antillean Siskin?
- The Antillean Siskin occurs in 2 countries, including the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
- What birds look similar to an Antillean Siskin?
- The Antillean Siskin is most easily confused with the Thick-billed Siskin, the Saffron Siskin and the Black-capped Siskin.
- Is the Antillean Siskin endangered?
- The Antillean Siskin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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