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General Description: Pine Siskins (Spinus pinus) are small finches of the high mountains with narrow, pointed bills and a bit of yellow on the wings and base of the tail. In addition, Pine Siskins are heavily streaked and have a deeply notched tail. Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Fringillidae, Carduelinae. Formerly Carduelis pinus. Favored Habitat: High-elevation mountain forests with pine and fir trees. |
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Where to Find: Mt. Charleston, high in the Sheep Range, and other high mountain areas. Comments: |
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If you were a tasty bug or a little seed, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 Pine Siskin at a seed feeder showing yellow in the wings and tail |
 Pine Siskin with heavily streaked front |
 Pine Siskin showing only a little yellow. Note the gray color, streaking, and finely pointed bill |
 Pine Siskin and Lesser Goldfinch on sock-type thistle feeder. Notice the black and white wing pattern, with a hint of yellow, on the siskin. |
 Pine Siskin getting ready for a bath in a mountain spring |
 Pine Siskin in flight; notice the yellow wing bars |
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