The European Goldfinch or Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis

Features

The European goldfinch or goldfinch is one of the most colorful, small European birds.

Species	Bird
Living space	Conifer forest, Deciduous forest
Size	11.5 -12.5 cm
Weight	16 g

Description

Adult birds have a red-white-black head pattern and wide yellow line on their wings that contrasts the remaining black on their wings. Young specimens are much more modestly colored and do not have this characteristic head pattern. The European goldfinch or goldfinch nests in landscapes with areas overgrown with tall trees, wild herbs and solitary fruit trees. They also like villages, cemeteries, gardens and parks. In Slovenia, it is a very common species that can be seen year round.