What is another word for siskin?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪskɪn] (IPA)

Siskin is a small bird that belongs to the finch family. There are several other words that can be used to describe this bird. These synonyms include the yellow-bellied siskin, Eurasian siskin, pine siskin, and the black-headed siskin. The yellow-bellied siskin is found in North America and has a bright yellow belly, while the Eurasian siskin is found in Europe and Asia and has a more subdued green and yellow coloration. The pine siskin is found in North America and has a strong affinity for pine forests, while the black-headed siskin is found in South America and has a distinctive black hood. Overall, siskins are colorful and interesting birds that can be found in many different parts of the world.

What are the hypernyms for Siskin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Siskin?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for siskin (as nouns)

Usage examples for Siskin

Thus confining ourselves to a single family-that of the finches-in our own islands, the most modest coloured have the least melody, while those that have the gayest plumage are the best singers-the goldfinch, chaffinch, siskin, and linnet.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
There was also a cross-row of poplars dividing the gardens and buildings from the plantation, and these were the favourite nesting-trees of two of our best-loved birds-the beautiful little goldfinch or Argentine siskin, and the bird called firewood-gatherer by the natives on account of the enormous collection of sticks which formed the nest.
"Far Away and Long Ago"
W. H. Hudson
"Well, you haven't hit one yet," I was bold enough to say, and at that he stopped, and putting his finger and thumb in his waistcoat pocket he pulled out a dead male siskin and put it in my hands.
"Far Away and Long Ago"
W. H. Hudson

Related words: native bird, black and white, type of bird, scientific classification

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