Molecular phylogenetics of the avian genus Pipilo and a biogeographic argument for taxonomic uncertainty.

The subfamily taxonomy represented the taxonomic uncertainty of Donatia, which had at one point also been placed in the Saxifragaceae.

It may also occur from Ecuador to the southern tip of Chile (see taxonomic uncertainty above).

One reason for the taxonomic uncertainty with this species is that, if it is a true siskin, it is the only one which breeds in cavities.

Its status is insufficiently known, mainly due to the taxonomic uncertainties.

Listed as Data Deficient because of taxonomic uncertainty and lack of data.

The subfamily taxonomy represents the taxonomic uncertainty of Donatia, which has often been placed in its own family, Donatiaceae, or other families such as the Saxifragaceae.

Because of ongoing taxonomic uncertainty this species is considered to be data deficient.

New species are being discovered regularly, exacerbating the taxonomic uncertainties.

However, owing to the taxonomic uncertainty it is not classified as data deficient by the IUCN.