Red hooded siskin: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Red hooded siskin eggs hatch after 12–13 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 14–16 days and are weaned and independent at about 30 days. A typical clutch is 3–4 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 10-12 |
| Length (cm) | 10-11 |
| Clutch size | 3-4 |
| Incubation (days) | 12-13 |
| Fledging (days) | 14-16 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 30 |
| Lifespan (years) | 8-12 |
| Breeding season | Spring |
| Sexing | Cock red with black hood; hen grey with red rump. |
Origin: Venezuela and Colombia (endangered) — Scientific name: Spinus cucullatus
Size: 10-11 cm, 10-12 g
Breeding and care tips
Endangered (CITES I) and the source of red in canaries; keep only documented captive-bred birds.
Mutations and colours
No colour mutation of this species is confirmed in the sources.
Zajel's genetics lab predicts chick colours from both parents for established mutations only; disputed ones are shown with a note and left out of the calculation.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
- Budgerigar
- Canary
- Zebra finch
- Red-headed finch
- Gouldian finch
- Bengalese society finch
- Java sparrow
- Owl finch
Frequently asked questions
How long do Red hooded siskin eggs take to hatch?
Red hooded siskin eggs hatch after 12-13 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Red hooded siskin lay?
Usually 3-4 eggs per clutch.
When do Red hooded siskin chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 14-16 days old.
When are Red hooded siskin chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 30 days.
What is the Red hooded siskin breeding season?
Spring
How do you tell a male Red hooded siskin from a female?
Cock red with black hood; hen grey with red rump.
How long does a Red hooded siskin live?
About 8-12 years with good care.