Black-headed Siskin
Spinus notatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusSpinus (Siskins and New World Goldfinches)
- SpeciesSpinus notatus (Black-headed Siskin)
About the Black-headed Siskin
The black-headed siskin (Spinus notatus) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The black-headed siskin was originally described in 1847 with the binomial Carduelis notata. It was later moved to what was then the subgenus Spinus within genus Carduelis. Beginning in about 2009 the subgenus was elevated to full genus level and the black-capped siskin, the rest of the New World siskins, and the goldfinches were therefore elevated to now-genus Spinus.
The black-headed siskin has these three subspecies: S. n. notatus (Du Bus de Gisignies, 1847) S. n. forreri (Salvin & Godman, 1886) S. n. oleaceus Griscom, 1932 The black-headed siskin is 10.2 to 11.5 cm (4.0 to 4.5 in) long and weighs about 10 to 14 g (0.35 to 0.49 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males of the nominate subspecies S. n. notatus have a black head and upper breast. Their nape, back, and scapulars are yellowish olive-green with mostly hidden black spots in the middle of the feathers. Their rump and uppertail coverts are yellow. Their tail is mostly... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-headed Siskin in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | El Triunfo | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 4 | La Tigra National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 5 | Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-headed Siskin in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-headed Siskin sighting in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-headed Siskin in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Black-headed Siskin in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park in our monthly data.