Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Finches (Fringillidae)

Code 4

PISI

Code 6

CARPIN

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Streaked
Crown Color: Brown with darker brown streaking.
Forehead Color: Brown with darker brown streaking.
Nape Color: Brown with darker brown streaking.
Throat Color: White with brown streaking.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 11-13 cm (4.5-5.25 in)
Weight: 14 g (0.5 oz)
Size: 1. Very Small (3 - 5 in)
Color Primary: Brown
Underparts: White with brown streaking.
Upperparts: Brown with darker brown streaking.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Striped or streaked

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Undulating flight., Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings drawn to sides., Strong high and swift flight.
Wingspan Range: 22-23 cm (8.5-9 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black with yellow base.
Under Tail: Black with yellow base.
Leg Color: Gray-black

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