Bonanza Bird #11: The Greenfinch
For 18 days we're adding a new Birdorable bird every day as part of our Birdorable Bonanza 2010. Today's bird is the European Greenfinch, shown above with two other common European feeder birds: the Read more »
European Greenfinch
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About the European Greenfinch
Also known as: Greenfinch, Common Greenfinch, Western Greenfinch, Eurasian Greenfinch
The European Greenfinch is a small, stocky bird with a vibrant greenish-yellow plumage. Males are particularly striking, with bright green feathers and yellow flashes on their wings and tail. Females are duller, with more subdued green and brown tones. Both sexes have a stout, conical beak perfect for cracking seeds, which form the bulk of their diet.
These finches are commonly found across Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. They inhabit a variety of environments, including woodlands, gardens, and parks. European Greenfinches are often seen in flocks, especially during the winter months when food is scarce. They are sociable birds, known for their lively behavior and cheerful, twittering songs.
Breeding season for European Greenfinches begins in spring. They build neat, cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs, where the female lays 3-6 eggs. Both parents are involved in feeding the chicks, which fledge about two weeks after hatching.
Despite their adaptability, European Greenfinch populations have faced declines due to a disease called trichomonosis. This parasite affects their ability to feed, leading to starvation. Conservation efforts are ongoing to monitor and mitigate the impact of this disease on their populations.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched July 17, 2010
This bird was updated on May 23, 2024
Scientific Name
Chloris chloris
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
5.9 inches
(15 cm)
Wingspan:
9.6 to 10.8 inches
(24.4 to 27.4 cm)
International Names
Brazilian
Verdelhão
Czech
zvonek zelený
Danish
Grønirisk
Dutch
Groenling
Finnish
viherpeippo
French
Verdier d'Europe
German
Grünling
Italian
Verdone eurasiatico
Japanese
オオカワラヒワ (aokawarahiwa)
Norwegian
Grønnfink
Polish
dzwoniec
Russian
Обыкновенная зеленушка
Spanish
Verderón Común
Swedish
Grönfink
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