Plumbeous Euphonia vs European Goldfinch
Euphonia plumbea comparado com Carduelis carduelis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Plumbeous Euphonia | European Goldfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Euphonia plumbea | Carduelis carduelis |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 9,9 cm (3.9 in) | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) |
| Peso | 9,1 g (0.32 oz) | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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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
Plumbeous Euphonia
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
Plumbeous Euphonia
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Estado de conservação
Plumbeous Euphonia
European Goldfinch
How to Tell Them Apart
Plumbeous Euphonia
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.