Bird call

[afcbm]

I'm aware that it's tricky to put a bird call into writing, and harder still to tell what it is, however i'm optimistic someone might know!

The call is a loud long drawn out fffeeeesshhh, not disimilar to the wheeze of a greenfinch. I hear this a lot both in town and country. I'm not convinced it is a greenfinch because
1. I hear it more than I'd expect to hear from a greenfinch; and

2. It isn't preceded by the twittering that a greenfinch does

What else makes that sort of wheezy call? I've not been able to spot the bird in question! Sparrow?

Any help appreciated, thanks

[toadpole]

Hi there only a guess here but i am thinking a goldfinch or a longtailed tit its not a sound i hear everyday in my garden ...but when either of those birds are in the trees near me their more unusual noise allways makes me look up from what i am doing and have a good look !!! marion

[htcdude]

Originally Posted by afcbm

I'm not convinced it is a greenfinch because

1. I hear it more than I'd expect to hear from a greenfinch

If it's nesting or regularly feeding nearby you will hear it more than usual.

2. It isn't preceded by the twittering that a greenfinch does

It doesn't always follow with the song.

Nige

[Finndog]

Could it be Starlings? I have heard similar calls from them and they do mimic a lot of other bird calls.

[aeshna5]

I still think it is a Greenfinch; the song doesn't always accompany the wheeze.

[~T~]

I asked about a similar call and it turned out to be siskins.

Have a listen (it does the wheeze call a few times during the vid).

‪Siskin Singing‬‏ - YouTube

[~T~]

Oh wait I misread, I thought you said it WAS preceded by the twittering call.

[afcbm]

Thanks for your help - I'm a beginner when it comes to calls so this has been useful!