Thick-billed Siskin
Spinus crassirostris
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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 crassirostris (Thick-billed Siskin)
About the Thick-billed Siskin
The thick-billed siskin (Spinus crassirostris) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. The thick-billed siskin was originally described in 1877 with the binomial Chrysomitris crassirostris. It was later moved to what was then the subgenus Spinus within genus Carduelis and also spent time in genus Sporagra. Beginning in about 2009 the subgenus was elevated to full genus level and the yellow-rumped siskin, the rest of the New World siskins, and the New World goldfinches were therefore elevated to now-genus Spinus.
The thick-billed siskin has two subspecies, the nominate S. c. crassirostris (Landbeck, 1877) and S. c. amadoni (George, W. G., 1964). Some birds with colors intermediate between those of the two subspecies are postulated to be a third subspecies.
The thick-billed siskin is one of the larger members of genus Spinus and has the eponymous thick bill. It is 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in) long and weighs about 19 g (0.67 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have a black head, neck, and throat with a thin... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Thick-billed Siskin in Lauca 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 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Thick-billed Siskin in Lauca National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Thick-billed Siskin sighting in Lauca National Park, based on 80 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Thick-billed Siskin in Lauca National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Thick-billed Siskin in Lauca National Park in our monthly data.