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Least ConcernFinches
European Goldfinch
A social, tinkling finch with a dramatic red face and flashes of yellow on the wings. Goldfinches love thistle and teasel seeds.
Carduelis carduelis
Gardens Scrubland Parks
Size
12-13 cm
Wingspan
21-25 cm
Weight
14-19 g
Lifespan
2-3 years
Diet
Small seeds — especially thistle, teasel and nyjer — with insects during breeding season.
Song & Call
A light, musical 'tinkling' call, often in flight.
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Speed
Visualizer
Recording by Ewithu · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- Red face
- Black and white head pattern
- Yellow wing patches
Conservation
Least Concern
Numbers have increased thanks to garden nyjer seed feeders.
