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 Goldfinch 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 hair; the three to five eggs are 

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



Range. North America, breeding northward from 

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

 in mountain ranges; winters throughout the U. S. 



