Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Cape Siskin
Crithagra totta
LCLeast Concern Endemic to South Africa
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Cape siskin (Crithagra totta) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the southern Cape Province of South Africa.
This locally common but shy and unobtrusive siskin is found in the southwestern and southern Cape's rocky slopes, coastal cliffs and fynbos-covered mountains. It also occurs in towns and the suburbs of Cape Town.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane scrub of South Africa (southern Cape Province).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cape 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.
