Perched on a simple wire, the Hooded Siskin (Spinus magellanicus) greets the morning. It has paused its flight to rest between the unlit bulbs, letting the first rays of sunlight touch its feathers as it remains suspended in calm before continuing its journey.
• Hooded Siskin
• Cabecita negra
• Pintassilgo / pintassilgo-de-cabeça-preta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Fringillidae
Subfamily:Carduelinae
Genus:Spinus
Species:S. magellanicus
Punta del Diablo, Rocha, Uruguay
Camera: Canon EOS 77D / 9000D
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
Capture Information:
Focal Length: 600.0 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/640
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 1000
Photo Taken: August 21, 2025
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