Dickcissel
Spiza americana
The dickcissel (Spiza americana) is a small seed-eating migratory bird in the family Cardinalidae.
About the Dickcissel
The dickcissel (Spiza americana) is a small seed-eating migratory bird in the family Cardinalidae. It breeds on the prairie grasslands of the Midwestern United States and winters in Central America, northern Colombia, and northern Venezuela. It is the only member of the genus Spiza, though some sources list another supposedly extinct species.
Fun Facts About Dickcissel
- It is the only member of the genus Spiza, though some sources list another supposedly extinct species.
- The dickcissel (Spiza americana) is a small seed-eating migratory bird in the family Cardinalidae.
- It breeds on the prairie grasslands of the Midwestern United States and winters in Central America, northern Colombia, and northern Venezuela.
Conservation Status
The Dickcissel is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Cardinalidae |
| Genus | Spiza |
| Species | Spiza americana |
Range & Habitat
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