Pine Siskin (Noun)
Meaning
Small finch of North American coniferous forests.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pine siskin is a small finch that primarily inhabits North American coniferous forests.
- It was fascinating to watch a flock of energetic pine siskins flit between the branches of tall pines.
- In winter, pine siskins frequently visit bird feeders in search of seeds and nuts to sustain themselves.
- This tiny songbird's affinity for conifer seeds makes it particularly well-suited to life in North America's vast pine forests.
- Research has shown that pine siskins can be important seed dispersers in their native coniferous forest ecosystems.