The Red Siskin, is native to northwestern South America.
The male (above) has deep red plumage with black and white markings, a black head and a white lower belly.
The female (not shown) is a plainer, muted reddish grey version with a grey head.
Like other siskins, they form flocks.
Populations have been decimated by trapping for the cage bird trade.
The melodious song of the male has also led to captive hybridisation with
canaries to produce red canary hybrids.