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Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

The Pine Siskin is a small, cheerful bird that loves to flit around trees. With its yellow-tipped wings and lively chirps, it brings joy to forests and backyards alike!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Pine Siskin is a small, streaky brown finch with a finely pointed beak. It has distinctive bright yellow patches on its wings and tail, especially visible when it flies. These yellow flashes help distinguish it from other small, brown streaky birds.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyFringillidaeGenusSpinus
Pine Siskin
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Pine Siskin

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A Pine Siskin's call sounds like a zippy, buzzing "zweeeeet"!

Pine Siskins will sometimes drink maple sap from tree wounds!

Their flocks can number in the thousands, swirling like smoke!

These tough birds can start nesting even in cold, snowy weather!

Special abilities

Ability

Cone Seed Specialist

Pine Siskin can extract tiny seeds from pine cones because of its slender, pointed beak that pries open scales.

Ability

Irruptive Traveler

Pine Siskin can suddenly move long distances in search of food because their population follows cone crops across continents.

Ability

Upside-Down Forager

Pine Siskin can hang upside down on branches because their flexible feet help them reach tricky seeds other birds miss.

Measurements & details

Length
11-14 cm
Wingspan
18-22 cm
Weight
0.012-0.018 kg
Lifespan
1-9 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
10-13 days
Migration Distance
3000 km

Diet & Feeding

Tiny seeds from conifers and weeds are this bird's favorite snack, occasionally adding small insects for protein.

Primary Foods

  • Conifer seeds (pine, spruce, fir)
  • Thistle seeds
  • Dandelion seeds
  • Birch seeds
  • Small insects
  • Tree buds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Pine Siskin?

11-14 cm

What is Pine Siskin's wingspan?

18-22 cm

How much does Pine Siskin weigh?

0.012-0.018 kg

How long does Pine Siskin live?

1-9 years

How fast can Pine Siskin move?

50 km/h

What does Pine Siskin eat?

Tiny seeds from conifers and weeds are this bird's favorite snack, occasionally adding small insects for protein.

Where is Pine Siskin usually found?

Forests

How does Pine Siskin hunt?

Foraging

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