At first glance these two birds appear similar, but they are not. Above is a Pine Siskin (male) which has a touch of yellow on its wings. Note the sharp beak on the Siskin and streaky body. Below is a Goldfinch with a blunter beak and clean body. Both species have been frequenting our Thistle feeder so far this fall.
Pine Siskin
Country United States
State Illinois
Location My Backyard, Glen Ellyn
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild
Comparison to Another Species Yes
- Created Timestamp10/14/2020 13:44:33
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture5.6
- Focal Length400
- Iso160
- Shutter Speed1/400
I had a dozen of those Pine Siskins coming to the feeders for a few days and then they vanished just as suddenly as they appeared. I thought they might stick around a little longer. Are you still seeing them?