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Dickcissel

Spiza americana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Cardinalidae ›Genus: Spiza

About

The dickcissel (Spiza americana) is a small American seed-eating 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 (see below).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dickcissel?
The scientific name of Dickcissel is Spiza americana.
What kingdom does Dickcissel belong to?
Dickcissel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Dickcissel belong to?
Dickcissel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Dickcissel belong to?
Dickcissel belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Dickcissel belong to?
Dickcissel belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Dickcissel belong to?
Dickcissel belongs to the family Cardinalidae.
What genus does Dickcissel belong to?
Dickcissel belongs to the genus Spiza.