About the Eurasian Siskin
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Spinus spinus |
| Species Codes | eursis, EUSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Siskin belong to?
The Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Siskin?
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 f...
Where can I report a Eurasian Siskin sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Siskin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eursis, or on iNaturalist.
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