| European Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris (Linnaeus, 1758)) |
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Scientific name: Carduelis chloris (Linnaeus, 1758) Common name: European Greenfinch French name: Verdier d'Europe Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae Size: Body size: 15 cm; Wingspan: 25 cm; Weight: 25 to 34 g Habitat: Woodland edges, bushes, hedgerows, parks and gardens. Food: Grains, fruits, berries and some insects in particular to feed the young birds. Nesting: The rather large nest is made up of dry grasses, stems and moss. It is located in an evergreen tree, inside a bush or under ivy. Females lay 4 to 6 eggs between April and August. Migration: Sedentary, partially migratory. Northern populations move southwards in winter. Geographic area: Europe, North Africa, Middle-East, temperate Asia. Introduced to New Zeeland, Australia and South America. |
The European Greenfinch is a small round bird with a large head and a strong conical bill. The plumage is an olive green and grey colour. There are sharp bright yellow marks on the wings and on the forked tail. The underside of the body and the rump are a duller yellow colour. The eyes are dark brown. The legs are pinkish. Females are a duller colour than males. Juveniles are a darker colour and show dark streaks. The European Greenfinch is a solitary bird outside the breeding period. It can gather in small groups in winter. |
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Some years ago, I was used to regularly observing European Greenfinches in my garden in winter. They were always coming to feed on sunflower seeds in the feeder. Today I must drive several kilometres to take pictures in other gardens. What can I do to have them fly back in my garden? |
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Are European Greenfinches back to my garden? Here is one which seems to like sunflower seeds. |
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I shot this photo from an attic window of my second home, namely the farm where I spent my childhood. I observe a few European Greenfinches there from time to time. |
André Bon January 2025
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