Red Siskin Initiative – Saving the Red Siskin

First RSI Research Updates Meeting

During the second week of January, we held the first RSI Research Updates Meeting in order to help all our collaborators understand the various research projects in progress on Red Siskin biology and conservation.

Building alliances

Today, the Red Siskin Specialists and Aviculturists Network (ReSSAN) has 127 members, with leaders promoting our efforts in Venezuela, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.

Spanish company Aviantecnic joins the RSI network of collaborators

For about three years now, we have welcomed aviculturists from across the world as part of this collaboration, as they have contributed their experience in breeding Red Siskins and their interest in promoting ethical practices in aviculture.

RSI participation in the Group-Management Initiative

In 2020, the international Group Management Initiative (GMI) was formed, with the vision of effectively conserving all species requiring group-based population management, using the best available scientific information and tools

Tracy Aviary joins the Red Siskin Initiative flock!

Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, Utah, is now home to a small flock of red siskins! Since arriving in the fall, our red siskin flock has settled in nicely to one of our mixed-species aviaries, alongside a few tanager and dove species.

Good news for Red Siskin conservation in Guyana!

It is a pleasure to share with you the news! Guyana has officially classified its first Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA), located in South Central Rupununi.

The initiative

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.

Understanding the Red Siskin

Our scientists are using fieldwork, labwork, and in-depth analyses to better understand the ecology and genetics of this species.

Rescuing, raising and reintroducing more Red Siskins

We are working hard in order to rescue individuals confiscated from the illegal trade, rehabilitate them, raise more, and reintroduce them into nature.

Connecting with people

Two 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”.

Ensuring Bird Friendly habitats

More bird-friendly agroforestry crops and protected areas guarantee environmental, economic, and social sustainability

Promoting the Red Siskin sustainable use

Did you know that breeders from around the world have joined efforts to save the Red Siskin?

The Red Siskin

Once abundant across northern Venezuela, today it is a very rare bird

An Iconic bird

The Red Siskin has been an inspiration for generations of Venezuelan singers, poets and painters.

Why is it endangered?

Two primary human activities have brought the Red Siskin close to extinction: Unsustainable harvest, and habitat loss and degradation.

How you can help

Take action

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.

Donate

Your generous contribution will support essential research, anti-trafficking programs, captive breeding and education.

Be a part

The Red Siskin Initiative is partnership of many who strongly believe that we will have time to prevent the extinction.

Who is involved

We dream of the Red Siskin as a source of local and national pride in all range countries. Work with us to make te difference

Ensuring Bird Friendly habitats

The Red Siskin’s Specialists and Aviculturists Network (ReSSAN)

Promoting the Red Siskin sustainable use

Rescuing, raising and reintroducing more Red Siskins

Latest news

First RSI Research Updates Meeting

Building alliances

Spanish company Aviantecnic joins the RSI network of collaborators

RSI participation in the Group-Management Initiative

Tracy Aviary joins the Red Siskin Initiative flock!

Good news for Red Siskin conservation in Guyana!

The initiative

Understanding the Red Siskin

Rescuing, raising and reintroducing more Red Siskins

Connecting with people

Ensuring Bird Friendly habitats

Promoting the Red Siskin sustainable use

Learn more about the initiative

The Red Siskin

An Iconic bird

Why is it endangered?

How you can help

Take action

Donate

Be a part

Who is involved