Another winter warrior...

 
                                                                  Photos by BarrytheBirder

                PINE SISKIN (Carduelis pinus)

Prominent streaking; yellow at base of tail and in flight feathers conspicuous in flight; bill thinner than other finches finches.   Gregarious; may flock with Goldfinches in winter.   Found in coniferous and mixed woods in summer, but forest, shrubs, and fields in winter.   Its winter range is erratic, but always welcome.

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BarrytheBirdeer