Black-capped Siskin
A species of Siskins and new world goldfinches Scientific name : Spinus atriceps Genus : Siskins and new world goldfinches
Black-capped Siskin, A species of Siskins and new world goldfinches
Botanical name: Spinus atriceps
Genus: Siskins and new world goldfinches
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Description
Description
The black-capped siskin (Spinus atriceps) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-capped Siskin primarily dines on a variety of plant and tree seeds, executing a specialized feeding strategy that involves adeptly foraging among foliage. Black-capped Siskin showcases dietary adaptions for extracting seeds with remarkable precision, often at specific times that maximize feeding efficiency.
Habitat
The black-capped Siskin typically resides in submontane and montane regions characterized by pine-oak and oak and alder forests. This species is also found in scattered coniferous woodlands and areas that are adjacent to fields, pastures, and cultivated lands. These habitat preferences extend to elevations ranging from 2350 to 3500 meters.
Dite type
Granivorous