Discover all you need to know about the lively chattering siskin <\/p>
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Siskins<\/strong> are chattering finches, smaller than a greenfinch<\/a><\/strong>, that normally peak in their use of gardens during late winter.<\/p>\n Siskins are around 12cm in length with a wingspan of around 20-23cm. They weigh12-18g<\/p>\n Siskins will take a range of seeds in gardens. Their favourites are sunflower hearts and nyjer seed. Sunflower hearts can be provided from a standard seed feeder but nyjer seed is very fine and requires a special nyjer seed feeder.<\/p>\n Siskins are sociable diners, so feeders with several ports are ideal. Similar to other finches, siskins appear to prefer larger perches (circular or triangular) rather than straight bars.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> Siskins are mainly yellow-green in colour, with bright yellow wing bars, rump and markings on the tail. These brighter markings are more noticeable in adult males, which also have a black crown and bib.<\/p>\n Females are duller and streakier than males, and lack the black crown and bib.<\/p>\n Youngsters are streakier again, are browner on the back and generally appear more washed out than females.<\/p>\n Siskins can be confused with superficially similar greenfinches. To help distinguish \u2018green\u2019 finches in your garden the BTO has reissued a handy downloadable identification guide<\/a><\/p>\nHow big are siskins?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How to attract siskins to your garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How to spot a siskin<\/strong><\/h2>\n