Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) in Scandinavia

The Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) is a finche found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A seed-eating songbird with a stout, conical bill. It typically occurs in woods, gardens and scrub.

In the Nordic countries the Eurasian Siskin is best described as a resident / winter visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Eurasian Siskin

  • Eurasian Siskin – song & calls
  • Eurasian Siskin – breeding
  • Eurasian Siskin – nest & eggs
  • Eurasian Siskin – diet
  • Eurasian Siskin – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Spinus spinus
  • Family: Finches
  • Habitat: Woods, gardens and scrub
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / winter visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

More finches

  • Arctic Redpoll
  • Brambling
  • Common Chaffinch
  • Common Linnet
  • Common Redpoll
  • Eurasian Bullfinch
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