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Do Pine Siskins Stay All Winter?

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pine siskins ‘ winter movements are erratic and depend partly on the state of cone crops in northern North America About every other year, Pine Siskins irrupt, or move into central and even southern parts of the continent, but the timing and extent of these movements are extremely variable. Are Pine Siskins rare? Pine Siskins … Read more

What Is The Difference Between A House Finch And A Pine Siskin?

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Female/immature House Finches are heftier than pine siskins , with a much thicker bill and a longer tail House Finches lack yellow in the wings and tail seen on Pine Siskins. Is a Pine Siskin A finch? The pine siskin (Spinus pinus) is a north american bird in the finch family It is a migratory … Read more