~Birding in Texas, Pine Siskin

~South Llano River State Park, Junction, TX, November, 2017

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Pine Siskin

Although it is patterned like a sparrow, its shape, actions, and song all reveal that this bird is really a goldfinch in disguise.

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Note the shape of the bill.

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It was fun to observe 30+ Pine Siskin up close. In Colorado I would see them while hiking; however they tended to flit high in the trees out of photo range.

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Cammouflage

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To learn more about the Pine Siskin go to: Pine Siskin.

 

10 thoughts on “~Birding in Texas, Pine Siskin”

    1. Hi MonaLisa! So nice to hear from you. I haven’t been on lately, so sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Hope you and Steve are enjoying your travels and that things are going well!

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