Talk:Eurasian siskin

Turkish
This bird is "tr:Kara başlı iskete" in Turkish. I don't seem to have the rights (or I just don't understand how the language links should be edited). Someone who knows how to, please act. --Hekaheka (talk) 06:02, 1 December 2015 (UTC)
 * I did what you asked, but it looks like that there is interwiki confusion tr:Kara başlı iskete is said to be Carduelis spinus, but this Eurasian siskin says (Spinus spinus), but it is wikilinked to ru:Чиж, which is Carduelis spinus. But the article Carduelis says it is only 3 species. In fact it says Carduelis was reclassified in 2012. But not all other wikipedias took care of this yet.


 * Somebody has to review this mess of all flinches and siskins and other sparrows. - üser:Altenmann >t 06:25, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

More questionable birds! A siskin, oriole, sparrow or jay in Chinese saying?
'''[Research in progress! Post not final, but my sister is making me take a break. Heh! Geekdiva (talk) 16:30, 4 November 2016 (UTC). Slight update. Geekdiva (talk) 14:17, 5 November 2016 (UTC)]'''

In translated Chinese web novels such as Tales of Demons and Gods, there's a saying about a mantis chasing a cicada, unaware that the-bird-of-some-sort is just behind (implying that it's going to get a double meal just by waiting before catching the mantis). I've seen the-bird translated as a siskin (most often, by the volunteer translators and also in Operation Yellowbird), jay (by a curator from the Smithsonian ), and just now, sparrow and oriole.

Thanks for any advice you might have! I'll add it to siskin for now using the Operation Yellowbird ref, but if someone ever straightens out which bird is which in the above section and this one, we might add it to some other bird articles as well.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the sparrow behind
 * Links not yet put in reference format nor evaluated
 * The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the sparrow behind | Chinese Æsop:

螳螂捕蟬, 麻雀在后

táng láng bǔ chán má què zài hòu

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
 * How would you translate "螳螂捕蝉, 黄雀在后"? Quora. [Not a good ref, but might point to such.]


 * References

— Geekdiva (talk) 16:30, 4 November 2016 (UTC)

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Regarding "they spend summer in Tibet, Taiwan, the valleys of the lower Yangtse River and the south east coast": cited source says nothing about summering in Taiwan. In fact, it says they winter in Taiwan. eBird's bar chart also shows this is a winter visiter to Taiwan A-giau (talk) 11:49, 20 October 2019 (UTC)

The Enigmatic Journey of the Alder Siskin: From Europe to North Africa
The Eurasian siskin, also known as the European siskin, embarks on a fascinating migration from Europe to North Africa. This small passerine bird, with its greyish-green plumage and distinctive yellow wing bar, thrives in forested areas, particularly among alder and conifer trees. Discover the secrets of its migratory path and the mysteries that surround its journey.”

The Alder Siskin (Spinus spinus), a small passerine bird, embarks on an awe-inspiring migration from the verdant forests of Europe to the warmer climates of North Africa. This article delves into the intricacies of the Alder Siskin's migration, its diet across different life stages, and the melodious songs that mark its presence.

The migration of the Alder Siskin is a testament to nature's marvels. Ringing recoveries have shown that these birds can travel at speeds varying between 20.2 and 260.0 km/day. Their journey is influenced by various factors, including food availability and weather conditions. As autumn arrives, the Alder Siskin sets off from Europe, crossing diverse landscapes to reach the hospitable habitats of North Africa.

Several factors influence the migratory speed of the Alder Siskin during his journey to North Africa:


 * Weather Conditions : Adverse weather can slow down migration, while favorable winds can speed it up.
 * Stopover Site Quality : High-quality stopover sites with abundant food can reduce the time needed for refueling, allowing birds to resume their journey more quickly.
 * Rate of Fuel Deposition : The rate at which birds can store fat as fuel for the journey affects how long they stay at stopovers and their overall migration speed.
 * Competition : High competition at stopover sites can lead to longer stays, affecting the speed of migration

Xxlompa (talk) 12:50, 3 March 2024 (UTC)