Description
Black-Chinned Siskin – Velvet-Masked Alpine Jewel (6-9 Year Lifespan)
MOUNTAIN-BRED BRILLIANCE
A high-elevation specialist offering:
✔ Luxury Velvet Mask – Jet-black chin (males) with emerald body gradients
✔ Crystalline Warbles – High-pitched, cascading song phrases
✔ Alpine Toughness – Naturally thrives in cool climates
✔ Extended Captivity Lifespan – 6-9 years (exceeds wild counterparts)
🖤 Why Our Siskins Command Respect
✅ High-Altitude Provenance
• Field-collected at 3,000+ meters (ethical permits)
• UV-stable plumage certification
• Pre-acclimated to oxygen-rich habitats
✅ Connoisseur’s Survival Kit
• Andean seed blend (+$35 value)
• Altitude adjustment protocol
• Rare Siskin breeding manifesto
🐦 Expeditioner’s Data Sheet
TRAIT | SPECIFICATION |
---|---|
Lifespan | 6-9 years (captive record: 11) |
Size | 4.3″ (smallest true siskin) |
Song Complexity | 7-12 distinct phrases |
Temp Range | -7°C to 25°C (19°F to 77°F) |
✈️ Mountain-to-Door Logistics
- Hypoxia-Controlled Shipping
- Live-streamed acclimation monitoring
- 21-day highland health warranty
💡 Alpine Keeper’s Insight: Pair with Timberline Finches for elevation-adapted aviary dynamics.
⏳ 2024 Wild Harvest Quota: 3 Specimens Only