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European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

Classification

Class
Aves

The European goldfinch, or simply referred to as the goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), is a small passerine bird in the finch family that is native to the Palearctic zone in Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. It has been introduced to other areas, including Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay and the United States. The breeding male has a red face with black markings around the eyes, and a black-and-white head.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United Kingdom · 704,621Spain · 529,074Netherlands · 316,322France · 297,420Germany · 196,272Italy · 38,737Switzerland · 21,255Belgium · 8,817Luxembourg · 2,527Brazil · 6