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Eurasian Siskin

Spinus spinus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マヒワ
Chinese 黃雀
Spanish Jilguero Lúgano
French Tarin des aulnes
German Erlenzeisig
Portuguese lugre
Russian Чиж

Similar Species in Spinus

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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Least Concern
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Andean Siskin
Spinus spinescens
Least Concern
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Antillean Siskin
Spinus dominicensis
Least Concern
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Black-capped Siskin
Spinus atriceps
Least Concern
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Black-chinned Siskin
Spinus barbatus
Least Concern
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Black-headed Siskin
Spinus notatus
Least Concern
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Black Siskin
Spinus atratus
Least Concern
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Hooded Siskin
Spinus magellanicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Siskin?
The scientific name of Eurasian Siskin is Spinus spinus. It belongs to the genus Spinus.
What is the conservation status of Eurasian Siskin?
Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eurasian Siskin live?
Eurasian Siskin is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Eurasian Siskin belong to?
Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) belongs to the genus Spinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fringillidae.
Is Eurasian Siskin endangered?
No, Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eurasian Siskin belong to?
Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Siskin?
The closest relatives of Eurasian Siskin in the genus Spinus include American Goldfinch, Andean Siskin, Antillean Siskin, Black-capped Siskin, Black-chinned Siskin.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Spinus — 20 Species

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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
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Andean Siskin
Spinus spinescens
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Antillean Siskin
Spinus dominicensis
LC 🐾
Black-capped Siskin
Spinus atriceps
LC 🐾
Black-chinned Siskin
Spinus barbatus
LC 🐾
Black-headed Siskin
Spinus notatus
LC 🐾
Black Siskin
Spinus atratus
LC
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Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
LC
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Hooded Siskin
Spinus magellanicus
LC 🐾
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
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Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
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Olivaceous Siskin
Spinus olivaceus
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Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
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Red Siskin
Spinus cucullatus
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Saffron Siskin
Spinus siemiradzkii
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Thick-billed Siskin
Spinus crassirostris
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Tibetan Serin
Spinus thibetanus
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Yellow-bellied Siskin
Spinus xanthogastrus
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Yellow-faced Siskin
Spinus yarrellii
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Yellow-rumped Siskin
Spinus uropygialis
LC
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