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Eurasian siskin
Scientific name: Carduelis spinus
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: FRINGILLIDAE
Group: Birds
Shyness: Very shy
Safe distance: 20 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.04-31.07
Gestation: 11–13 jours
Births: 14–16 jours
Habitat:
Coniferous and mixed woodlands, alder and birch stands
Description:
The Eurasian siskin is a small passerine of 11–12 cm with yellow-green plumage streaked with black and dark wings. It inhabits coniferous and mixed woodlands, especially alder and birch stands, feeding mainly on cone seeds and small herbaceous seeds. During breeding, pairs nest in mid-canopy conifers and raise 2–3 broods per year.
Recommended lens:
>=500 mm
Photography tips:
Position yourself near alder or birch stands to catch birds feeding on cones. Shoot from a low angle against the sky, ideally early morning for golden light, and use a fast shutter speed to freeze their rapid wingbeats.
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