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Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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42.3498, -74.0187

Field Notes

Description:

Appearing like a sparrow-like goldfinch, the Pine Siskin, Spinus pinus is a small finch in the same genus as the American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis.

Habitat:

These lovely birds have appeared in swarms these past few weeks. I'd never seen them before!

Notes:

Lifer!

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PublishedMay 24, 2013

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