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Siskin, Loch Garten
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Nethybridge and Dulnain Bridge
A male siskin (Carduelis spinus) having a drink from a small puddle at Loch Garten, taken by David Palmar
22 July 2023
Siskin and Chaffinch, Loch Garten
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Nethybridge and Dulnain Bridge
A male Siskin (Carduelis spinus) on the left alongside a group of Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) at Loch Garten, taken by David Palmar
22 July 2023
Goldfinch on snowy conifer tree, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
A Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) feeding on a snowy conifer tree, Glasgow. Goldfinches have a greyish or blackish mark at the tip of their beak during the non-breeding season. Just above it is a female Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)
07 December 2010
Male Greenfinch, Cromdale
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Cromdale
A male Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) perching on a twig at Cromdale, Speyside. The male is dull-olive green with some yellow on the breast and rump, and bright yellow wing flashes. Its scientific name comes from the Greek khloros, "green".
22 March 2022
Juvenile Greenfinch, Sandbank, Holy Loch
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Cowal and Holy Loch
A juvenile Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) at the Broxwood hide, Sandbank, during an Argyll Bird Club excursion to the Holy Loch. Young Greenfinches can be confusing to identify as they lack the distinctive yellow on their primaries and tail that the adults show.
26 February 2022
Female Siskin in a garden, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvindale
Female Siskin (Carduelis spinus) in a garden in Kelvindale, Glasgow. The Eurasian siskin (Spinus spinus) is a migratory bird that resides in parts of Eurasia. The female Siskin lacks the black cap of the male. Description improved by Ilaria Lonero.
24 January 2022
Female Lesser Redpoll, RSPB Loch Lomond
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RSPB Loch Lomond
Female Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) at RSPB Loch Lomond, taken by David Palmar This is an adult female Redpoll with a more indistinct red crown than the male.
28 May 2022
Immature Siskins, RSPB Loch Lomond
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RSPB Loch Lomond
Immature Siskins (Carduelis spinus) at RSPB Loch Lomond. Picture taken by David Palmar. The breeding season of this species occurs between February and August, and the juvenile Eurasian Siskin leaves the nest at around 13-15 days after the eggs hatch. Juvenile birds are even duller and greyer in colour than the female. Description improved by Ilaria Lonero.
28 May 2022
Female Siskin, RSPB Loch Lomond
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RSPB Loch Lomond
A female Siskin (Carduelis spinus) at RSPB Loch Lomond. Picture taken by David Palmar. The Siskin has a distinctly forked tail and a long narrow bill. The female is similar to the male although much paler/duller in colour with a greyish head without the black cap or chin, nor is there any yellow on the breast. Description improved by Ilaria Lonero.
28 May 2022
Male Chaffinch, RSPB Loch Lomond
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RSPB Loch Lomond
Male Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) at RSPB Loch Lomond, taken by David Palmar. The chaffinch is one of the most common and abundant bird in Britain and Ireland. The male is characterised by bright colors, with a blue-grey cap and rust-red underparts. In spring, it attracts the females with varied calls and a song which ends in a flourish.