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SPECIES PROFILE
European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
Carduelis
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
Carduelis
📋 Description
SIZE
12 cm body, 14-19 g
COLORATION
Red face, black & white head, yellow wing bars
ADAPTATIONS
Seed eater, musical song
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Gardens, farmland
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
4-7 eggs, 2-3 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Seeds (thistles)
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The European Goldfinch has a striking red face and yellow wing bars. It has a delightful tinkling song.
2
It is often kept as a cage bird historically.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Richmond Park London
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for colorful finch with red face on thistles.
