Photo: The Guardian
European Goldfinch
(Carduelis carduelis)
Behold two more birds with the same name (goldfinches) but found an ocean apart. The European Goldfinch (above) was described and illustrated as early as the mid-1500s. It is found in Europe, North Africa and western Asia. Global warming is greatly increasing the numbers of these birds in the northern parts of its traditional range, notably in Great Britain. The species has also been introduced to New Zealand and Australia, plus Uruguay.
The American Goldfinch (below) is a voracious seed-eater that is found from southern Canada, throughout the USA and northern Mexico. Bird feeders in northern parts of its range allow it to survive in very cold winter temperatures.
The American Goldfinch (below) is a voracious seed-eater that is found from southern Canada, throughout the USA and northern Mexico. Bird feeders in northern parts of its range allow it to survive in very cold winter temperatures.
Photo by BarrytheBirder
American Goldfinch
(carduelis tristis)
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