pine siskin

noun

a small, North American finch, Carduelis pinus, of coniferous forests, having yellow markings on the wings and tail.

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Their flight and song is similar to that of the Goldfinch or Pine Siskin.

Another field-mark was a light patch over each eye, and we identified the first and largest flock of pine siskin of the year.

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