What is the Red Siskin Project?
The Red Siskin Project (RSP) has been in existence since the 1970’s under the American Federation of Aviculture’s umbrella. Today the RSP is managed as a consortium. Breeders will be able to rely on a more consistent and open communication avenue for information by communicating with others managing their flocks. RSP is made up of private owners and volunteers who are experienced with this species. They have come together to ensure the Red Siskin will be around in the United States for future generations. In order to accomplish this large task, birds are registered with the RSP Studbook Keeper. The studbook information is maintained in a SPARKS electronic database. This database is used by the zoological community to record the parentage, hatch, death, disease, transfers, and necropsy information and a studbook identification number for each bird. Using this information, we are able to extract inbreeding percentiles, which is a valuable tool in pairing our birds and ensuring stronger g
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