Eurasian Siskin

Spinus spinus

The Eurasian siskin is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is also called the European siskin, common siskin or just siskin. Other (archaic) names include black-headed goldfinch, barley bird and aberdevine. It is very common throughout Europe and Eurosiberia. It is found in forested areas, both coniferous and mixed woodland where it feeds on seeds of all kinds, especially of alder and conifers.

Scientific name

Spinus spinus

Family

Finches, Euphonias, and Allies

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

Green