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Least ConcernFinches
European Greenfinch
A chunky, olive-green finch with a thick conical bill and a wheezing, nasal call. Greenfinches are enthusiastic visitors to garden seed feeders.
Chloris chloris
Gardens Parks Woodland
Size
14-16 cm
Wingspan
25-28 cm
Weight
25-35 g
Lifespan
2-3 years
Diet
Seeds, especially sunflower and nyjer; also buds and insects.
Song & Call
A wheezing, nasal 'dzweee' call and a rapid, twittering song.
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Speed
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Recording by Marie-Lan Taÿ Pamart · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- Olive-green plumage
- Thick yellow-edged bill
- Yellow wing patches
Conservation
Least Concern
Numbers fell due to trichomonosis; keeping feeders clean helps recovery.
