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Pine Siskin - Carduelis pinus

Pine Siskin - Carduelis pinus
Carduelis pinus
Pine Siskin - Carduelis pinus
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Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S5

Agency Status
USFWS: none
USFS: none
BLM: none
CFWCS Tier: 3
PIF: none



 

General Description
The information for this species is not complete. We hope to have it available soon.

Diagnostic Characteristics
See mclaren et al. (1989, am. birds 43:1268-1274) for detailed information on distinguishing between pine and eurasian siskins.

Distribution
Montana Range





Migration
In Bozeman area normal migration periods are Apr 6-Jun 15 and Jul 20-Oct 15 (peaks May 5 & Sep 15).

Reproductive Characteristics
Near Fortine, earliest egg date Apr 4; most nesting occurs in June. Statewide, nesting is from mid-Jun to mid-August.

Citation for data on this website:
Pine Siskin — Carduelis pinus.  Montana Field Guide.  Retrieved on September 5, 2008, from http://FieldGuide.mt.gov/detail_ABPBY06030.aspx
 
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