Abyssinian Citril vs European Goldfinch
Crithagra citrinelloides ile kıyaslandığında Carduelis carduelis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Abyssinian Citril | European Goldfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Crithagra citrinelloides | Carduelis carduelis |
| Takım | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familya | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 13,3 cm (5.2 in) | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) |
| Ağırlık | 13,899999999999999 g (0.49 oz) | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) |
| Beslenme | -- | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Abyssinian Citril only
Hiçbiri
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
Abyssinian Citril
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
Abyssinian Citril
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Koruma Durumu
Abyssinian Citril
European Goldfinch
How to Tell Them Apart
Abyssinian Citril
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
Abyssinian Citril
The Abyssinian Citril is a small finch weighing around 14g found in the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It frequents forest edges and scrubby hillsides, feeding on seeds and insects.
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.