Antillean Siskin
NameAntillean Siskin
Common NameAntillean Siskin
Scientific NameSpinus dominicensis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdult male has a glossy black head, throat, and upper breast. The rest of the body is bright yellow, with an olive-yellow back. Wings are black with a prominent yellow wing-bar and yellow edges to tertials. The tail is black with yellow bases to the outer feathers. Females are duller with a greyish-olive head.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid, and often buzzy notes, characteristic of siskins, sometimes described as sweeter than other siskin calls.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, found in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Identifying Featuresblack head (male), bright yellow body, black wings with yellow bar, small size, finch-like bill
Description
This small, striking finch is endemic to the island of Hispaniola. Males are easily identified by their glossy black head and bright yellow body, contrasting with black wings. They typically forage in montane forests for seeds and insects.
