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Coniferous forests of southern [[Mexico]] (Chiapas) and western [[Guatemala]] | Coniferous forests of southern [[Mexico]] (Chiapas) and western [[Guatemala]] | ||
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Formerly placed in genus ''[[:Category:Carduelis|Carduelis]]''. | Formerly placed in genus ''[[:Category:Carduelis|Carduelis]]''. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Evergreen, pine/oak forests and scrub. Between 2,300 and 3100 metres. | Evergreen, pine/oak forests and scrub. Between 2,300 and 3100 metres. | ||
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- Spinus atriceps
Carduelis atriceps
Identification
11-13cm.
Distribution
Coniferous forests of southern Mexico (Chiapas) and western Guatemala
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Formerly placed in genus Carduelis.
Habitat
Evergreen, pine/oak forests and scrub. Between 2,300 and 3100 metres.
Behaviour
Terrestrial.
Diet
The diet includes seeds.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- ZipcodeZoo.com
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black-capped Siskin. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 16 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-capped_Siskin
