Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
52.7081, -2.75437
Field Notes
Description:
Spotted in my garden (first ever visit) at the beginning of May.
12cm,fully grown.
Normally two broods a year,sometimes three.
Partial migrant with many leaving the UK for France,Spain and Belgium during Winter
Popular cage-bird during the 19th Century
Habitat:
Breeds were there are scattered bushes and small trees.
Feeds on seeds,its relatively long bill allows it to extract seeds from thistles,teasels and dandelions.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 28, 2013
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