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A photo of a Grey-capped Greenfinch (Chloris sinica)
Grey-capped Greenfinch

Grey-capped Greenfinch

Chloris sinica

The Grey-capped Greenfinch, or Oriental Greenfinch (Chloris sinica), presents itself as a medium-sized finch, measuring between 12.5 to 14 cm in length. It is characterized by a robust bill and a short, slightly forked tail. The bird's name is derived from its distinctive grey cap.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify this species, look for the notable grey cap atop its head, which contrasts with the greenish body. The strong bill is adapted for seed eating, and the tail's slight fork may be observed in flight.

Habitat

This bird favors the leafy boughs and coniferous embrace of the East Palearctic woodlands, where it finds both shelter and sustenance.

Distribution

The Grey-capped Greenfinch breeds across a range of locales in the East Palearctic, with its presence noted from Eastern Manchuria and South Ussuriland to Korea, and extending to the Kamchatka Peninsula, Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, Hokkaido, and various Japanese islands.

Behaviour

The bird is known to nest in trees or bushes, where it lays a clutch of 3-5 eggs, thus continuing its lineage amidst the forested havens it calls home.

Breeding

During the breeding season, the Grey-capped Greenfinch selects arboreal or shrubbery sites to construct its nest, where it will lay and incubate a modest number of eggs, typically ranging from three to five.

Similar Species

While there may be other greenfinches, the grey cap of this species sets it apart, along with its particular size and bill shape.

Diet and Feeding

The robust bill of the Grey-capped Greenfinch is a telltale sign of a diet that relies heavily on seeds, which it adeptly cracks open to feed.

Conservation status

BirdLife International has assessed the Grey-capped Greenfinch as being of Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species enjoys a stable existence within its natural range.

Grey-capped Greenfinch Sounds



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