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European Goldfinch

BIRDING ARAGÓN

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis
ES: Jilguero europeo

Description

L: 12cm; W:21-25.5cm;

Colorful bird with a brown back and pale underparts; pale rump; black and white tail; black wings with a wide yellow band; head with a striking red, white, and black facial pattern. Male has more red on the face and throat and more black in front of the eye. Juveniles have uniform grey-white heads; without the flashy design of the adult.

Jilguero europeo Carduelis carduelis European Goldfinch
  • Observation difficulty: Easy
  • Status: Resident
  • Optimal Season: Dec-Jan
  • Conservation Status: Protected species
  • bitat: Cosmopolitan

Best places to see in Aragón

PROVINCES

Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel

REGIONS

Cuencas Mineras

Special Protected Areas (SPA)

ESTEPAS DE MONEGRILLO Y PINA. LA RETUERTA Y SALADAS DE SÁSTAGO. EL BASAL, LAS MENORCAS Y LLANOS DE CARDIEL. SIERRAS DE LEYRE Y ORBA. LAGUNAS Y CARRIZALES DE CINCO VILLAS.