European Goldfinch

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An exquisitely colorful finch with striking red, white, and black head markings and bright yellow wing patches. It is renowned for its beautiful, tinkling song.

Where to spot

Widespread across Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia, preferring open woodlands, orchards, gardens, farmlands, and parks with seed-bearing plants.

How to spot

Look for them feeding on thistles, teasels, or sunflowers in gardens and fields. Their undulating flight pattern and characteristic 'tsee-tsee-tsit' calls are also good clues for identification.

When to spot

Year-round in many areas; often seen in flocks outside the breeding season, which can make them easier to spot.

Where to spot

Widespread across Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia, preferring open woodlands, orchards, gardens, farmlands, and parks with seed-bearing plants.

How to spot

Look for them feeding on thistles, teasels, or sunflowers in gardens and fields. Their undulating flight pattern and characteristic 'tsee-tsee-tsit' calls are also good clues for identification.

When to spot

Year-round in many areas; often seen in flocks outside the breeding season, which can make them easier to spot.

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European Goldfinches are highly specialized in feeding on thistle and teasel seeds, using their long, pointed beaks to expertly extract them from thorny seed heads, often while clinging acrobatically.

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