European Goldfinch - Bird
"The European goldfinch or goldfinch 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." Wikipedia
Mass: 16 g Encyclopedia of Life
Scientific name: Carduelis carduelis
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable) Encyclopedia of Life
Phylum: Chordata
Higher classification: Carduelis
Did you know: During spring goldfinches often display whilst sitting on branches, singing, drooping the wings and swaying from side to side. eol.org
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