Description
Key information
The siskin is a small, lively finch, which is smaller than a greenfinch. It has a distinctly forked tail and a long narrow bill. The male has a streaky yellow-green body and a black crown and bib. There are yellow patches in the wings and tail. It is mainly a resident breeder from southern England to northern Scotland, but is most numerous in Scotland and Wales. Many breeding birds are residents; in winter birds arrive here also from Europe.
What they eat:
Seeds, especially of conifers, alders and birch and some insects.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 12cm
- Wingspan:
- 20-23cm
- Weight:
- 12-18g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 410,000 pairs
Identifying features:
This bird species has different identifying features depending on sex/age/season.
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