Greenfinch
Latin Name: Carduelis chloris
Other Names: European Greenfinch, Green Linnet

Identification Greenfinch
Stoutly built, dull green finch with green-yellow streaked wings and side of tail; tail black and forked. Flight undulating. Male: heavy ivory bill; large head. Female: duller, yellow less obvious. Size 14-16 cm. Juv; duller bill and plumage.

Voice Greenfinch
Call: Loud rapid twitter 'chichichichi'; usually on wing; monotonous nasal 'birrzz' rising at end, from perch; canary like 'tsooeet' in alarm. Song: Twittering running into and out of spaced out chirps 'cheu-cheu-cheu', interspersed with 'birrzz' call.

Habitat Greenfinch
Gardens and parks. In pairs or flocks. Food: seeds and insects.

Distribution Greenfinch
They are found in Europe, the Urals, Africa and Turkey. introduced into Australia. Mainly in Victoria, extending sparingly to Tasmania, southern South Australia, and south-eastern New South Wales.

Nest Greenfinch
Cup shaped, composed of twigs and moss lined with rootlets and feathers; placed in a shrub or tree, usually at varying heights.

Breeding Greenfinch
Breeding Season: September to February. Eggs: Four to six; dull white to greenish-blue, sparingly marked red-brown and pale violet. Incubation 13-14 days, by female. Young fledge in about 13-16 days.

Breeders Price Guide (Aviary bred pairs) Greenfinch
$20 to $30

Aviary Licence Requirements in Qld Greenfinch
No licence required.

Aviary Notes Greenfinch
They prefer an aviary that is open. They can bully smaller bird varieties. They can be paired up or as a small colony.

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