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European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

Photo by Stian Waaler
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Common bird in Europe but a rare bird in Norway, mostly seen at winter here I live in small flocks and breeds around the Oslofjord from May too July.

Habitat:

In open, partially wooded lowlands...
Residential areas at winter...

Notes:

I finally got to take a picture of this european goldfinch, I have seen this bird around here 3-4 times in 2 years..

This bird made may day since the european goldfinch are very rare in Norway

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Comments (2)

What a beautiful bird, Stian! Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your rare spot!

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