About the Cape Siskin
The Cape siskin is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the southern Cape Province of South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Crithagra totta |
| Species Codes | capsis2, CASI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Siskin belong to?
The Cape Siskin (Crithagra totta) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Siskin?
The Cape siskin is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the southern Cape Province of South Africa....
Where can I report a Cape Siskin sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Siskin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capsis2, or on iNaturalist.
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