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Greenfinch

Carduelis chloris

Photo by JillBlack
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Description:

Introduced species to New Zealand. The Greenfinch is 15 cm long with a wing span of 24.5 to 27.5 cm. It is similar in size and shape to a House Sparrow but is mainly green with yellow in the wings and tail. The female and young birds are duller and have brown tones on the back. The bill is thick and conical.

Habitat:

Spotted in suburban garden

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PublishedJune 24, 2014

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