European Goldfinch vs Greater Amakihi
Carduelis carduelis в сравнении с Viridonia sagittirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | European Goldfinch | Greater Amakihi |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Carduelis carduelis | Viridonia sagittirostris |
| Отряд | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Семейство | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Длина | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) | — |
| Размах крыльев | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) | — |
| Масса | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) | — |
| Питание | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … | -- |
| Размер кладки | 4-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
European Goldfinch only
Greater Amakihi only
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European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Greater Amakihi
Geographic Range & Migration
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Greater Amakihi
Охранный статус
European Goldfinch
Greater Amakihi
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Greater Amakihi
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.