How to welcome the European Goldfinch in Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Carduelis carduelis · Fringillidae
Seen in Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Manchester is located in United Kingdom. Approximate coordinates: 53.481, -2.243.
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 Manchester
- Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
- Western Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
- Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)
- Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)
- Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros)
- Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus)
Sources and credits
- Observation data: eBird (Cornell Lab of Ornithology, ebird.org)
- Source: Wikipedia