A Pine Siskin call and appeared in Lakeview Heights in West Kelowna during a cold winter morning. The small finch showed sharp streaking across its body. Bright yellow wing bars flashed as it moved through alder branches. The bird fed steadily on hanging cones near the trail. Pine Siskins often wander widely during shifting cone crop years. Their close relatives include goldfinches and redpolls with similar seed-adapted bills. This species can boost metabolism to survive harsh winter nights. The Lakeview Heights sighting offered a classic look at this energetic winter finch.
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