About the Hooded Siskin
The hooded siskin is a small passerine bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in every mainland South American country except French Guiana and Suriname.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Spinus magellanicus |
| Species Codes | hoosis1, HOSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Siskin belong to?
The Hooded Siskin (Spinus magellanicus) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Siskin?
The hooded siskin is a small passerine bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in every mainland South American country except French Guiana and Suriname....
Where can I report a Hooded Siskin sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Siskin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoosis1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies 236 species
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
236
Species in Family
8,850
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