European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="european-goldfinch"></birdfyi-bird>The European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a body length of 13 cm, a wingspan of 23 cm and a weight of 16 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
The European goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful finch whose tinkling song and colorful plumage have made it popular in art and as a caged bird for centuries. It appears frequently in Renaissance paintings as a symbol of the Passion of Christ. Flocks of goldfinches are charmingly called a charm.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 13,0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Envergure | 23,0 cm | 9.1 in |
| Poids | 16,0 g | 0.56 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Crimson red face with white cheeks and a black crown. Sandy-brown back with a bright yellow wing bar visible in flight. Black and white tail.
Bec
Slender, pointed, ivory-pink bill adapted for extracting seeds from thistles
Habitat & Range
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
Répartition géographique
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Diet & Feeding
Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes insects in summer.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 13-18 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-6
Son
Chant
A liquid, tinkling 'swit-swit-swit' in flight and a melodic twittering song. Flocks produce a bright jingling chorus. Male song is a sweet repetitive warble incorporating the flight call.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Carduelis |
| Espèces | Carduelis carduelis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Stieglitz |
| Spanish | Jilguero Europeo |
Distribution
European Goldfinch has been recorded in 14 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fringillidae family