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Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
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About
The Eurasian siskin (Spinus spinus) 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 Asia. 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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Recent sightings near Ulaanbaatar
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- May 14, 2025Ulan Bator, MNObserver: monkeycopView observation from May 14, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jun 20, 2023Ulan Bator, MNObserver: garidView observation from Jun 20, 2023 on iNaturalist