ENEndangered
Red Siskin
Spinus cucullatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_siskin
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in FRINGILLIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Red Siskin classified as Endangered?
Red Siskin is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Red Siskin live?
Red Siskin occurs in Colombia, Guyana, Puerto Rico, United States, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Red Siskin?
The main threats to Red Siskin are 2.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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