Saffron Siskin
Spinus siemiradzkii (Berlepsch & Taczanowski, 1884)
10–10 cmLength14 gWeight
The saffron siskin (Spinus siemiradzkii) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
Busiest months: December–January · Most records: Ecuador
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: December–January · Most records: Ecuador
Saffron Siskin has been recorded at 8 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Ayampe – Ruta del ColibríEcuador248 records
- Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador166 records
- Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador113 records
More places
- Ayampe – Estuario del río AyampeEcuador62 records
- Humedal La Segua y alrededoresEcuador7 records
- RE Manglares-Churute – La LagarteraEcuador6 records
- Reserva Buenaventura – Umbrellabird Lodge and lower roadEcuador3 records
- Buenaventura ReserveEcuador2 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 saffron siskin (Spinus siemiradzkii) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and urban areas.
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Questions
How big is the Saffron Siskin?
The Saffron Siskin is about 10–10 cm long and weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Saffron Siskin live?
Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.
When is the best time to see the Saffron Siskin?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and December (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Saffron Siskin endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Saffron Siskin as Least Concern.
What does the Saffron Siskin eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Saffron Siskin in?
It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 10–10 cm
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 58 mm
- Tail
- 34 mm
- Bill
- 11 mm
- Tarsus
- 13 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru
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
Olivaceous SiskinSpinus olivaceus
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