Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

Backyard

Observed:August 16, 2026 Added:August 16, 2026 Coquille by Mari Kathryn Early Bird Count1 ConfidenceConfident AgeAdult

Foraging on a thistle sock with the Lesser Goldfinches. I didn’t know they would forage that way until today.

Photos

Sighting gallery

Thought it was Mama Lesser Goldfinch and baby. Noticed streaking on breast and belly, dark coloring of wings, and no yellow underneath as with the goldfinches. Pine Siskin. Photo by Mari Kathryn ·

Bird on right is Pine Siskin. On left is Lesser Goldfinch, molting. Photo by Mari Kathryn ·