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Olivaceous Siskin
Spinus olivaceus Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1894
14 gWeight
The olivaceous siskin (Spinus olivaceus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
Busiest months: August–November · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Olivaceous Siskin has been recorded at 50 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Cabañas San IsidroEcuador1,008 records
- Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru460 records
- WildSumaco LodgeEcuador407 records
More places
- Wayra ReserveEcuador241 records
- ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru222 records
- La BrisaEcuador153 records
- Sumaco RoadEcuador149 records
- Río Quijos EcoLodgeEcuador118 records
- Manu BiolodgePeru83 records
- Yanayacu Biological StationEcuador68 records
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 olivaceous siskin (Spinus olivaceus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
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Questions
How big is the Olivaceous Siskin?
The Olivaceous Siskin weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Olivaceous Siskin live?
Its breeding range: South America: far southwestern Colombia and eastern Ecuador to northern Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Olivaceous Siskin?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August, September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Olivaceous Siskin endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Olivaceous Siskin as Least Concern.
What does the Olivaceous Siskin eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Olivaceous Siskin in?
It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 63 mm
- Tail
- 39 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 14 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: far southwestern Colombia and eastern Ecuador to northern Bolivia
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
Antillean SiskinSpinus dominicensis
Pine SiskinSpinus pinus
Black-capped SiskinSpinus atriceps
Black-headed SiskinSpinus notatus
Black-chinned SiskinSpinus barbatus
Yellow-bellied SiskinSpinus xanthogastrus
Hooded SiskinSpinus magellanicus
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