Cape Siskin

Crithagra capistrata

The Cape Siskin (Crithagra capistrata) is a small passerine bird native to southern Africa. It is characterized by its yellow and olive-green plumage, with distinctive black streaks on the head and back. This species is often found in mountainous regions, where it forages for seeds and insects in grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands. Cape Siskins are known for their lively and acrobatic flight patterns, often seen in small flocks. Due to habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade, the conservation status of the Cape Siskin is currently listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Mountainous regions, grasslands, scrub, open woodlands