First chicks at the Red Siskin Conservation Center

We are pleased to announce that Red Siskin chicks have been hatched and fledged for the first time at RSI’s new Red Siskin Conservation Center!

Ensuring Bird Friendly habitats

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

Promoting only sustainable use of Red Siskins

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

Rescuing, raising and reintroducing more Red Siskins

We rescue individuals confiscated from the illegal trade, rehabilitate and reproduce them, and are developing strategies and methods to reintroduce them into nature.

The Red Siskin Specialists and Aviculturists Network (ReSSAN)

Above, a visit from ReSSAN members to the Red Siskin Conservation Center, in wich they shared their experiences in breeding practices and their knowledge about the species.

The Initiative

The Red Siskin Initiative is an international partnership of public and private institutions communities and people working to understand, protect and restore sustainable populations of the Red Siskin.

Mission

Our mission is to restore self-sustaining populations of Red Siskins across their historical distribution.

Understanding the Red Siskin

Our scientists use fieldwork, labwork, and in-depth analyses to study the threats to and the ecology and genetics of this species.

Rescuing, raising and reintroducing more Red Siskins

We rescue individuals confiscated from the illegal trade, rehabilitate and reproduce them, and are developing strategies and methods to reintroduce them into nature.

Connecting with people

Outreach and education are crucial to conservation success. Through formal and informal education programs, materials and events with communities, schools, institutions and governments we raise awareness of the plight of the Red Siskin and highlight ways to help.

Ensuring Bird Friendly habitats while promoting social and economic justice

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

Promoting only sustainable use of Red Siskins

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 musicians, poets and painters.

Why is it endangered?

Human activities have driven the Red Siskin close to extinction. The main threats are unsustainable harvest and habitat destruction.

Take action

Everybody can make a 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, habitat protection and recovery, anti-trafficking programs, captive breeding and education.

Be a part

The Red Siskin Initiative is a partnership of many people and organizations who are committed to the successful conservation of this beloved species.

First chicks at the Red Siskin Conservation Center

Ensuring Bird Friendly habitats

Promoting only sustainable use of Red Siskins

Rescuing, raising and reintroducing more Red Siskins

The Red Siskin Specialists and Aviculturists Network (ReSSAN)

Preparations for the 2023 breeding season are underway

“Flying Together” Initiative publishes anti-trafficking toolkits

Building a network against cage bird trafficking in South America

Safeguarding 600+ hectares of Red Siskin habitat in northern Venezuela

New Red Siskin Conservation Center Pamphelt

First chicks successfully fledge at the Red Siskin Conservation Center, boosting hope for an endangered species!

The Initiative

Mission

Understanding the Red Siskin

Rescuing, raising and reintroducing more Red Siskins

Connecting with people

Ensuring Bird Friendly habitats while promoting social and economic justice

Promoting only sustainable use of Red Siskins

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

Lead partners