Black-chinned siskin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black-chinned siskin |
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Spinus
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barbatus
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Sporagra barbata |
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The black-chinned siskin (Spinus barbatus) is a small, colorful bird. It belongs to the finch family, called Fringillidae. You can find this bird in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. It likes to live in temperate forests and areas where forests used to be.
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Meet the Black-chinned Siskin: What It Looks Like
The black-chinned siskin grows to be about 13 centimeters (5 inches) long.
The male bird has a black cap on its head. It also has a black patch under its chin. The rest of its head and back are yellowish-olive with black stripes. Its lower back (rump) is bright yellow. Its wings are black with two yellow stripes. There is also a yellow patch on its main flight feathers. The male's belly is white, and its chest is greenish-yellow.
The female siskin looks a lot like the male. However, her colors are softer and less bright. She does not have the black on her head or throat. Her head and back are more of a grayish-olive color. Her underside is pale yellowish-olive, and her belly is whitish.
You might confuse this bird with the hooded siskin. But the hooded siskin does not live as far south. Also, the male hooded siskin has more black on its head. The female hooded siskin has a yellow rump.
Where Black-chinned Siskins Live and Their Homes
The black-chinned siskin lives in southern Chile and southern Argentina. You can find them all the way down to Tierra del Fuego. They also live on the Falkland Islands.
These birds can be found at heights up to about 1,500 meters (4,900 feet). They prefer the edges of forests and light woodlands. You can also spot them in bushy areas. They even visit gardens and cities! Black-chinned siskins often fly in groups. They like to find food on the ground.
The Black-chinned Siskin's Family Tree
Scientists have studied the family history of the black-chinned siskin. This helps us understand how different bird species are related. It's like looking at a bird's family tree!
Is the Black-chinned Siskin Safe? Its Conservation Status
The black-chinned siskin is a very common bird. It lives across a large area. Its population seems to be staying strong and healthy. Because of this, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has given it a special rating. Its conservation status is 'least concern'. This means scientists are not worried about it becoming endangered anytime soon.
See also
In Spanish: Jilguero golinegro para niños
