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Pine siskin

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Pine siskin

Spinus pinus

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Streaky olive-brown finch with yellow wing bars and thin bill. Nomadic seed-eater of native conifers; visits gardens for teasel and thistle seeds.

Plants that support Pine siskin

3 plants

Blue oak

Quercus douglasii

moderate

tree

Opportunistically forage on fallen acorns during autumn and winter

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Red Alder

Alnus rubra

high

tree

Irruptive winter visitor; feeds on alder seeds

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Valley Oak

Quercus lobata

moderate

tree

Opportunistic acorn feeding during irruptive years

Bay Area nativeKeystone species