Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae
About
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.
Fun Fact
Eurasian Siskins are acrobatic feeders that hang upside-down from the thinnest alder and birch twigs to extract seeds, often hanging by a single toe.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found throughout the year in Central Europe and in some mountain ranges in the south of the continent.
Diet
Granivore (seed-eater)
Lifespan
14 years (wild)
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance