The European goldfinch, by its scientific name Carduelis carduelis, is a passerine bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, South America and Oceania.

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It is part of the family of Finches , and of the order Passeriformes.

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It is recognizable by its red head, beige and white throat and belly, black crown, black, white and yellow wings and brown back.

In the European goldfinch, it is impossible to recognize the male from the female.

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It feeds mainly on seeds.

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The European goldfinch lives in gardens, parks or woods.

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It nests in pairs in the high trees. It lays about 4 to 5 eggs . In the year, there are one or two broods.

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It is a rather talkative species.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.