How to welcome the European Goldfinch in London, England, United Kingdom
Carduelis carduelis · Fringillidae
Seen in London, England, United Kingdom
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Approximate coordinates: 51.507, -0.128.
About the European Goldfinch
The European goldfinch, or simply referred to as the goldfinch, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Ecological traits of the European Goldfinch
- Preferred feeder food : seed feeder.
Three ways to help
- Install a nest box — Free species-tailored construction plans and video tutorials.
- Install a feeder — Choose the feeder and seeds based on the bird's feeding habits.
- Grow a natural pantry — Native local plants that sustainably feed this bird and biodiversity.
Other birds observed in London
- Little Owl (Athene noctua)
- Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)
- Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros)
- Black Stork (Ciconia nigra)
- Coal Tit (Periparus ater)
- Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)
Sources and credits
- Observation data: eBird (Cornell Lab of Ornithology, ebird.org)
- Source: Wikipedia