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
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Carduelis carduelis |
| Species Codes | eurgol, EGOL, EUGO, WEGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Goldfinch belong to?
The European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a European Goldfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of European Goldfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurgol, or on iNaturalist.
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