pine siskin
noun
a small, North American finch, Carduelis pinus, of coniferous forests, having yellow markings on the wings and tail.
Origin of pine siskin
1An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
- Also called pine finch.
Words Nearby pine siskin
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How to use pine siskin in a sentence
He told her that numerous pine siskins — a type of migratory finch — have been dying of salmonellosis this winter.
Your dirty bird feeder could be spreading disease | Melissa Hart | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostTheir flight and song is similar to that of the Goldfinch or pine siskin.
The Bird Book | Chester A. ReedAnother field-mark was a light patch over each eye, and we identified the first and largest flock of pine siskin of the year.
Everyday Adventures | Samuel Scoville
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