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Saffron Siskin
Spinus siemiradzkii
Saffron Siskin (Spinus siemiradzkii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Saffron Siskin (Spinus siemiradzkii) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 13.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Spinus
- Species siemiradzkii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 13.6 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Saffron Siskin is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Saffron Siskin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Saffron Siskin (Spinus siemiradzkii) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA sw Ecuador and nw Peru.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13.6 g, with a wing length of about 5.8 cm and a tail of around 3.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 18,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Saffron Siskin?
The Saffron Siskin is a very small bird that weighs around 13.6 g.
Where does the Saffron Siskin live?
The Saffron Siskin is found across South America with a range covering SA sw Ecuador and nw Peru, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Saffron Siskin belong to?
The Saffron Siskin (Spinus siemiradzkii) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Saffron Siskin eat?
The Saffron Siskin is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Saffron Siskin migrate?
The Saffron Siskin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Saffron Siskin endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Saffron Siskin make?
1 real field recording of the Saffron Siskin — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Saffron Siskin's range?
The Saffron Siskin has a mapped global range of about 18,000 km².
Conservation
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