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Fringillidae
Goldfinch
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European Goldfinch
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Carduelis Carduelis


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Goldfinch

Goldfinch
The European goldfinch or goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), is a small passerine bird in the finch family that is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has been introduced to other areas including Australia, New Zealand and Uruguay. The breeding male has a red face 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. Quoted from Wikipedia.

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6 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautifully coloured bird; well taken Gordon.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Jaap. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
A great and beautiful shot Joe. Thank you for posting to FFF.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jeff Farley
Thanks for your very kind comment, Jeff. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
This is superb, Joe. I used to have these in my garden in London but they were never still for a second!
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Andy Rodker club
I photographed this one in flight, Andy, but the photo turned out a bit blurry. Thanks for your very kind comment. All the best, Joe
5 years ago.

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