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Antillean Siskin
Spinus dominicensis (Bryant, H, 1867)
11–12 cmLength13 gWeight
The Antillean siskin (Spinus dominicensis) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias.
Busiest months: January · Most records: Dominican Republic, Haiti
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January · Most records: Dominican Republic, Haiti
Antillean Siskin has been recorded at 7 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- ZapoténDominican Republic357 records
- Rabo de GatoDominican Republic198 records
- Reserva Científica Ebano VerdeDominican Republic73 records
More places
- P.N. de la VisiteHaiti16 records
- Rancho BaiguateDominican Republic9 records
- Cabo Rojo - PedernalesDominican Republic2 records
- LabadieHaiti1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Antillean siskin (Spinus dominicensis) 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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Questions
How big is the Antillean Siskin?
The Antillean Siskin is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 13 g.
Where does the Antillean Siskin live?
Its breeding range: North America: Hispaniola. It is most often recorded in Dominican Republic and Haiti.
When is the best time to see the Antillean Siskin?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Antillean Siskin endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Antillean Siskin as Least Concern.
What does the Antillean Siskin eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Antillean Siskin in?
It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 11–12 cm
- Weight
- 13 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 66 mm
- Tail
- 40 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 14 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
North America: Hispaniola
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae
- Genus
- Spinus
Other birds in the genus Spinus
Tibetan SerinSpinus thibetanus
Lawrence's GoldfinchSpinus lawrencei
American GoldfinchSpinus tristis
Lesser GoldfinchSpinus psaltria
Eurasian SiskinSpinus spinus
Pine SiskinSpinus pinus
Black-capped SiskinSpinus atriceps
Black-headed SiskinSpinus notatus
Black-chinned SiskinSpinus barbatus
Yellow-bellied SiskinSpinus xanthogastrus
Olivaceous SiskinSpinus olivaceus
Hooded SiskinSpinus magellanicus
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