Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Olivaceous Siskin
Spinus olivaceus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The olivaceous siskin (Spinus olivaceus) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
East slope of Andes of southeastern Ecuador to Peru and western Bolivia (La Paz and Cochabamba).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Olivaceous 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.
