Taiwan Rosefinch vs European Goldfinch
Carpodacus formosanus comparé à Carduelis carduelis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Taiwan Rosefinch | European Goldfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Carpodacus formosanus | Carduelis carduelis |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Envergure | 13,8 cm (5.4 in) | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) |
| Poids | 22,15 g (0.78 oz) | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Taiwan Rosefinch only
Aucun(e)
European Goldfinch only
European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
Song & Call Comparison
Taiwan Rosefinch
European Goldfinch
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Taiwan Rosefinch
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Statut de conservation
Taiwan Rosefinch
European Goldfinch
How to Tell Them Apart
Taiwan Rosefinch
European Goldfinch
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.
Slender, pointed, ivory-pink bill adapted for extracting seeds from thistles
About These Birds
European Goldfinch
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.