Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
Portuguese: Lugre
Classification
Family: Finches (Fringillidae)
Order: Passeriformes
Size: 11-12 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Uncommon
Migratory Status: Resident/Winter visitor
Best Time to See
Season: Winter, Spring
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Pine forests and alders near water
Habitat: Coniferous forest, Mixed woodland, Alder carr
Identification
Yellow-green streaked plumage, forked tail, male has black cap
Call: Twittering flight call; wheezy descending song
Diet & Behavior
Seeds (especially alder, birch, conifers), some insects