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European Greenfinch
Carduelis chloris
37.1263, -7.64983
Field Notes
Description:
In full breeding plumage, male is very bright yellow-green but for most of 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.
Habitat:
Favours wooded terrain with plenty of open ground for feeding. Widespread resident throughout the Mediterranean.
Notes:
Last two photos in series are of a female.
Reference Links:
European Greenfinch
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 21, 2012
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