PINE FINCH OR SISKIN. 
533. Spinus pinus. 5 inches. 
These are also northern birds, being found in the U. 
S., 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 coniierous trees at any elevation from the 
ground. They are made of rootlets and grasses, lined 
with pine needles and oair; the three to five eggs are 
greenish white, speckea with reddish brown (.65 x .45). 
Range.—North America, breeding northward from 
the northern boundary of the U. 8. and farther south 
in mountain ranges; winters throughout the U. 8. 
