siskin

/ˈsɪskɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A small North American finch (Carduelis pinus) having a brown back and reddish crown, or the Eurasian tree sparrow (Carduelis spinus) with a greenish back and yellow or red crown.

“The siskin flocks flitted between the pine trees in search of food.”

Synonyms

  • finch
  • sparrow

Antonyms

  • large bird