A photo of a European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), male
European Goldfinch, Male

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

The European goldfinch or simply the goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family that is native to Europe, North Africa and western and central Asia. It has been introduced to other areas, including Australia, New Zealand and Uruguay. The breeding male has a red face with black markings around the eyes, and a black-and-white head. The back and flanks are buff or chestnut brown. The black wings have a broad yellow bar. The tail is black and the rump is white. Males and females are very similar, but females have a slightly smaller red area on the face.
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Alexander Rex
Thursday 23 Mar 2023 - 6:49pm
Germany
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Rachel Sawdon
Thursday 23 Mar 2023 - 4:44pm
United Kingdom
A map showing the sighting location
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Matthew Greenhalgh
Thursday 23 Mar 2023 - 4:31pm
United Kingdom
A map showing the sighting location
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Matthew Greenhalgh
Thursday 23 Mar 2023 - 4:31pm
United Kingdom
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