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PINE FINCH OR SISKIN. 

 533. Spinus pinus. 5 inches. 



These are also northern birds, being found in the U. 

 8., with the exception of the extreme northern parts, 

 only in winter and early spring. Their habits are just 

 like those of the Goldfinches, for which species they are 

 often mistaken, as the latter are dull-colored in winter. 

 Their song and call-notes are like those of the Gold- 

 finch, but have a slight nasal twang that will identify 

 them at a distance, after becoming accustomed to it. 

 They are often seen hanging head downward from the 

 ends of branches as they feed upon the seeds or buds, 

 and when thus engaged they are very tame. 



Song'. — Quite similar to that of the Goldfinch. 



Nest. — In coniferous trees at any elevation from the 

 ground. They are made of rootlets and grasses, lined 

 with pine needles and bair; the three to five eggs are 

 greenish white, speckea with reddish brown (.65 x .45). 



Eange. — North America, breeding northward from 

 the northern boundary of the U. S. and farther soutb 

 i^ rxAOuntain ranges i -^^mters throughout ihe U. S. 



