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European goldfinch

The Goldfinch breeds across Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia, in open, partially wooded lowlands. It is resident in the milder west of its range, but migrates from colder regions.The goldfinch's preferred food is small seeds such as those from thistles (the Latin name is from carduus, thistle) and teasels, but insects are also taken when feeding young. It also regularly visits bird feeders in winter. They nest in the outer twigs of tall leafy trees, or even in bamboo, laying four to six eggs which hatch in 11–-14 days.
In the winter goldfinches group together to form flocks of up to forty birds, occasionally more.

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European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)		 European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

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Manzoor khan 16-Mar-2016 15:23
European goldfinch
Guest 14-Jul-2013 06:06
gold finch beautiful bird.i want .but not aviable in pakistan .at pet shops.
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