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Birdsong field guide

Antillean Siskin

Spinus dominicensis

A small, social finch endemic to the high-altitude regions of Hispaniola, known for its yellowish-green plumage and gregarious nature.

What it sounds like

A rapid, chattering series of high-pitched whistles, buzzy trills, and a characteristic rising 'twee' call.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ross Gallardy · Dominican RepublicCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only representative of the genus Spinus native to the West Indies.
The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males possessing a distinct blackish hood that females lack.
Outside of the breeding season, they form large, nomadic flocks that can consist of several hundred individuals.
Their diet is primarily granivorous, focusing on the seeds of Hispaniolan pines and various composite flowers.
Nesting usually occurs in the outer branches of tall pine trees, often at significant heights above the ground.

Habitat

Montane pine forests, high-elevation broadleaf evergreen forests, and adjacent clearings.

Range

Endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti).

Similar & commonly confused birds

American GoldfinchSpinus tristis Andean SiskinSpinus spinescens Black SiskinSpinus atratus Black-capped SiskinSpinus atriceps Black-chinned SiskinSpinus barbatus Black-headed SiskinSpinus notatus Eurasian SiskinSpinus spinus Hooded SiskinSpinus magellanicus

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