About the Dickcissel
The dickcissel is a small seed-eating migratory bird in the family Cardinalidae. It breeds on the prairie grasslands of the Midwestern United States and winters in Central America, northern Colombia, and northern Venezuela. It is the only member of the genus Spiza, though some sources list another supposedly extinct species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Spiza americana |
| Species Codes | dickci, DICK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dickcissel belong to?
The Dickcissel (Spiza americana) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dickcissel?
The dickcissel is a small seed-eating migratory bird in the family Cardinalidae. It breeds on the prairie grasslands of the Midwestern United States and winters in Central America, northern Colombia, and northern Venezuela. It is the only member of the genus Spiza, though some sources list another s...
Where can I report a Dickcissel sighting?
You can log sightings of Dickcissel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dickci, or on iNaturalist.
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