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SPECIES PROFILE
European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)
Chloris
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Gardens, farmland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Fringillidae
GENUS
Chloris
📋 Description
SIZE
15 cm body, 25-31 g
COLORATION
Olive-green, yellow wing & tail flashes
ADAPTATIONS
Powerful bill for seeds
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Gardens, farmland
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
4-6 eggs, 2 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Seeds
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Trichomonosis disease
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The European Greenfinch is a sturdy green finch with yellow flashes in flight. It has a nasal, buzzing song.
2
It is common on garden feeders but has suffered from disease.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for green finches with yellow flashes on feeders.
