Pine Siskins are small (4-5.5 in), streaky-brown birds with yellow edging on their wings and tail. They have a sharp, pointed beak and a short, notched tail.
Pine Siskins can be found year-round in southern Canada and the western United States as well as in northern Canada in the summer and the whole of the United States in winter.
Pine Siskins nest in the forest coming out to fields, shrubby areas, and urban parks and gardens to forage for seeds. They congregate in large flocks, calling to each other as they eat. You'll often see them clinging upside down to branch tips to eat seeds in cones.
Could it be? Pine Siskins are smaller than Sparrows. Their yellow markings and streaked breast distinguish them from other Finches and Redpolls.
Did you know? Pine Siskins survive cold winter nights by increasing their metabolism to 5 times its normal rate.
