The Red Siskin Initiative is an international partnership of public and private institutions communities and people working to help understand, protect and restore sustainable populations of the Red Siskin.
We envision to maintain and restore self-sustaining populations of Red Siskins in their natural habitat and their historical distribution range.
Read moreOur scientists are using fieldwork, labwork, and in-depth analyses to better understand the ecology and genetics of this species.
Read moreWe are working hard in order to rescue individuals confiscated from the illegal trade, rehabilitate them, raise more, and reintroduce them into nature.
Read moreTwo Venezuelan local TV chains are presenting a promotional video of the RSI featuring Venezuelan radio and TV host Rocco Pirillo titled “Four things you didn’t know about redheads”.
Read moreMore bird-friendly agroforestry crops and protected areas guarantee environmental, economic, and social sustainability
Read moreDid you know that breeders from around the world have joined efforts to save the Red Siskin?
Read moreOnce abundant across northern Venezuela, today it is a very rare bird.
Everybody can make the difference. Share with others what you know about the Red Siskin, do not choose wildlife as pets, contribute to the project with money or time.
Your generous contribution will support essential research, anti-trafficking programs, captive breeding and education.
Read moreThe Red Siskin Initiative is partnership of many who strongly believe that we will have time to prevent the extinction.
We dream of the Red Siskin as a source of local and national pride in all range countries. Work with us to make the difference.