Chloris chloris
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Mass
~25 g
Habitat
Woodlands and parks
Diet
Seeds and grains
How to recognize it
The European Greenfinch has a compact, sturdy look and fits well into everyday park and garden watching. It is usually noticed less for drama than for its olive-brown tones and the clear yellow on the wing.
It often stays up in trees and shrubs, but it also feeds on the ground. Its song is a slow mix of trills and twittering, and in spring males add display flights, rising into the air and dropping back to a perch.
In summer it takes insects, then shifts to berries, buds, and seeds. It is mainly resident, while northern populations move south for the winter.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
The European Greenfinch has a compact, sturdy look and fits well into everyday park and garden watching. It is usually noticed less for drama than for its olive-brown tones and the clear yellow on the wing.
It often stays up in trees and shrubs, but it also feeds on the ground. Its song is a slow mix of trills and twittering, and in spring males add display flights, rising into the air and dropping back to a perch.
In summer it takes insects, then shifts to berries, buds, and seeds. It is mainly resident, while northern populations move south for the winter.
