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European Greenfinch
Carduelis chloris
37.0846, -7.78765
Field Notes
Description:
In full breeding plumage, male is very bright yellow-green but for most of the year colours are duller; female has grey-green plumage and juvenile is streaked. All birds show yellow wing patches and have yellow rumps and side to tail. Bill pinkish and conical, used for feeding on seeds. Outside breeding season forms flocks.
Habitat:
Favours wooded areas, often beside water, and feeds mainly on seeds. Widespread winter visitor throughout region although numbers vary from year to year.
Reference Links:
European Greenfinch
Species ID Suggestions
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 21, 2011
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