Finches · Resident
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Common Fringillidae 12–13 cm Low risk
A striking finch with a red face mask and a brilliant yellow wing bar. Its sweet, twittering song is the cheerful voice of thistle fields and gardens.
At a glance
Family
Fringillidae
Group
Finches · Resident
Size
12–13 cm
Conservation status
Low risk
Did you know
The goldfinch prefers the seeds of thistles far more than other birds do; its slender bill is adapted for the task.
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