Information about bird Carduelis carduelis

Information about bird Carduelis carduelis

Goldfinch description

The goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a strikingly beautiful bird, with a bright red face, black and white head and a deep golden yellow bar on the otherwise jet-black wings ⁽²⁾. Another notable feature is the long, pointed beak, which allows this species to extract seeds from teasels. Males and females are similar in appearance, although females have shorter beaks ⁽⁵⁾. Juveniles have greyish-brown streaked heads, lacking the red, white and black pattern of the adults ⁽²⁾. Flocks produce a delightful liquid twittering song and call ⁽³⁾.

Also known as: European goldfinch.

Size: Length: 12 - 13.5 cm ⁽²⁾; Wingspan: 21 - 25.5cm ⁽³⁾
Weight: 14 - 19g ⁽³

Goldfinch is a species of Carduelis, which is classified in the Fringillidae family. It is characterized by short tail, yellow feathers and a thin beak. The birds feed on the grasses in the fields and gardens and are characterized by their high distinctive sounds. While the European giraffe, which is 14 cm long from Western Eurasia, was introduced to Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda and the United States. The bird is black and brown, and its head is a mixture of red, white, black and gold-colored wings. The goldfish command The 13-centimeter yaki, known as the wild canary in North America, while the smaller giraffe was found in the Western United States and Peru