Andean Siskin
Andean Siskin · BirdGacha
10146 / 11068
Illustration · not to scale
- Body length
- 9.5–11 cm
- Body Mass
- 11.3 gEstimated traits
- Diet
- SeedsEstimated traits
- Migration
- ResidentEstimated traits
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 51).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 37).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Spinus spinescens spinescens
n, ne Colombia and w, n Venezuela
- Spinus spinescens nigricauda
w Colombia to n Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Spinus spinescens
Which family does it belong to?
Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae)
Where is it found?
South America: Colombia and Venezuela
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Body length: Wikipedia ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Omar Javier López Gómez · CC BY-NC
