About the Andean Siskin
The Andean siskin is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and heavily degraded former forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Spinus spinescens |
| Species Codes | andsis1, ANSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Siskin belong to?
The Andean Siskin (Spinus spinescens) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Andean Siskin?
The Andean siskin is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and heavily d...
Where can I report a Andean Siskin sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Siskin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andsis1, or on iNaturalist.
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