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Pine Siskin
Pine siskins (Spinus pinus) are migratory finches, known for their recognizable streaks and slender bills which separate them from American sparrows and other similar sized finches. With an outstanding power to thrive in the winter, Pine Siskins often fly in flocks. This nomadic finch ranges widely and erratically across the continent each winter in response to seed crops. Better suited to clinging to branch tips than to hopping along the ground, these brown-streaked acrobats flash yellow wing markings as they flutter while feeding or as they explode into flight. The Pine Siskin is the most common of the "winter finches" to be found at your feeders. These birds will readily visit yards where an adequate food supply can be found. Backyard birders who offer nyjer seed in tube, sock, or platform feeders, as well as offering black oil sunflower seed and a source of fresh water, will frequently be visited by pine siskins. These birds may also nibble at suet feeders. Yards with seed-bearing flowers will also be attractive to pine siskins. Pine Siskins have difficulty opening the large striped sunflower seeds, so they may hang around whole sunflower seed feeders if heavier-billed birds are messy eaters and drop seed bits.
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Pine Siskin
Pine siskins (Spinus pinus) are migratory finches, known for their recognizable streaks and slender bills which separate them from American sparrows and other similar sized finches. With an outstanding power to thrive in the winter, Pine Siskins often fly in flocks. This nomadic finch ranges widely and erratically across the continent each winter in response to seed crops. Better suited to clinging to branch tips than to hopping along the ground, these brown-streaked acrobats flash yellow wing markings as they flutter while feeding or as they explode into flight. The Pine Siskin is the most common of the "winter finches" to be found at your feeders. These birds will readily visit yards where an adequate food supply can be found. Backyard birders who offer nyjer seed in tube, sock, or platform feeders, as well as offering black oil sunflower seed and a source of fresh water, will frequently be visited by pine siskins. These birds may also nibble at suet feeders. Yards with seed-bearing flowers will also be attractive to pine siskins. Pine Siskins have difficulty opening the large striped sunflower seeds, so they may hang around whole sunflower seed feeders if heavier-billed birds are messy eaters and drop seed bits.
Click on the link below to explore your options. Select from fine art prints, canvas, acrylic or metal prints for your home or office. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out on updates, sales, and new blog posts.