Black-headed Siskin (Spinus notatus)

Black-headed Siskin, a reference photo — Photo: Amado Demesa from DF, México · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The black-headed siskin (Spinus notatus) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is found in Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-headed Siskin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Spinus magellanicus
Chloris monguilloti
Hesperiphona abeillei

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Fringillidae
Genus: Spinus
Species: Spinus notatus

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