Siskin

Carduelis spinus

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Brief #

Greenish upperparts and yellowish underparts, with streaked flanks. Its crown is black and it has a small black bib,

Synonyms #

  • Jilguero lúgano (Spanish)
  • Úbalo (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Siskin is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Greenish upperparts and yellowish underparts, with streaked flanks. Its crown is black and it has a small black bib, black wings with bold yellow wing-bars and a yellow rump. Female much duller in colouring, with tones of brown streaked with subtle yellow in the wings and tail. Upperparts are grey-green, whilst the underparts are more buff in colour, with overall streaking.

Measurements #

Length: 11 - 13 cm
Wingspan: 20 - 23 cm
Weight: 10 - 18 g

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