Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Saffron Siskin
Spinus siemiradzkii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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. It is threatened by habitat destruction and the IUCN has assessed it as being a "least concern species".
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Range and habitat
Southwestern Ecuador including Isla Puná, and far northwestern Peru (Tumbes).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Saffron siskin
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
