European Goldfinch vs Eurasian Siskin
Carduelis carduelis dibandingkan dengan Spinus spinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | European Goldfinch | Eurasian Siskin |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Carduelis carduelis | Spinus spinus |
| Ordo | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famili | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Berat | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) | 13,833333333333334 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 4-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitat Bersama
European Goldfinch only
Eurasian Siskin only
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European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
Song & Call Comparison
European Goldfinch
A liquid, tinkling 'swit-swit-swit' in flight and a melodic twittering song. Flocks produce a bright jingling chorus. Male song is a sweet repetitive warble incorporating the flight call.
Eurasian Siskin
Geographic Range & Migration
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Eurasian Siskin
Status Konservasi
European Goldfinch
Eurasian Siskin
How to Tell Them Apart
European Goldfinch
Crimson red face with white cheeks and a black crown. Sandy-brown back with a bright yellow wing bar visible in flight. Black and white tail.
Slender, pointed, ivory-pink bill adapted for extracting seeds from thistles
Eurasian Siskin
About These Birds
European Goldfinch
The European goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful finch whose tinkling song and colorful plumage have made it popular in art and as a caged bird for centuries. It appears frequently in Renaissance paintings as a symbol of the Passion of Christ. Flocks of goldfinches are charmingly called a charm.