Pine Siskin
NamePine Siskin
Common NamePine Siskin
Scientific NameSpinus pinus
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsOverall streaky brown plumage, with heavily streaked whitish underparts. Distinctive yellow patches are visible on the wings, forming wing bars, and at the base of the tail feathers. The bill is small and conical.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive, often buzzy 'zwee' or 'sweeet' call, frequently given in flight. Their song is a jumbled series of trills, twitters, and buzzy notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across the boreal forests of Canada and Alaska, and in coniferous forests of the western United States. Winters widely across much of the United States and Mexico, often irrupting south in large numbers during years of low conifer seed crops.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, yellow wing bars, yellow patches on tail, small conical bill, erratic movements
Description
The Pine Siskin is a small, streaky brown finch with subtle yellow markings on its wings and tail. It is known for its erratic, irruptive movements, often appearing in large flocks at feeders during winter months.
