About the Drakensberg Siskin
The Drakensberg siskin is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the eastern Cape Province Transkei and western Natal in South Africa, and in Lesotho.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Crithagra symonsi |
| Species Codes | drasis2, DRSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Drakensberg Siskin belong to?
The Drakensberg Siskin (Crithagra symonsi) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Drakensberg Siskin?
The Drakensberg siskin is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the eastern Cape Province Transkei and western Natal in South Africa, and in Lesotho....
Where can I report a Drakensberg Siskin sighting?
You can log sightings of Drakensberg Siskin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code drasis2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies 236 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
236
Species in Family
133
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