Family Fringillidae

Finches, Euphonias, and Allies

10 species from the family Fringillidae.

Typical settings for this family#

Shutter (still)1/800 s
Shutter (action)1/2500–1/3200 s
Aperturef/5.6–f/7.1
Size11–20 cm

10 species#

House Finch House FinchHaemorhous mexicanus American Goldfinch American GoldfinchSpinus tristis Lesser GoldfinchSpinus psaltria Pine Siskin Pine SiskinSpinus pinus Purple FinchHaemorhous purpureus Evening Grosbeak Evening GrosbeakHesperiphona vespertina Redpoll RedpollAcanthis flammea Red Crossbill Red CrossbillLoxia curvirostra Pine GrosbeakPinicola enucleator Cassin's FinchHaemorhous cassinii

Field-craft#

  • Thistle and sunflower feeders attract goldfinches and siskins.
  • Bird-eye AF with continuous focus (AF-C/AI Servo); fill at least a third of the frame.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources