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European greenfinch

The European greenfinch, by its scientific name Chloris chloris, is a passerine bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Oceania.

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It is a passerine bird belonging to the Finches family and the Passeriformes order.

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It is recognizable by its green body and its yellow "line" at the tail. Its beak and legs are black.

In the European greenfinch, it is possible to recognize the female from the male. Indeed, the male is very green, the female is much duller.

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The European greenfinch feeds mainly on seeds and berries.

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It lives mainly in forests with very leafy bushes and close to gardens.

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It nests in pairs, in very thick trees. It lays 4 to 6 eggs .

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It is a rather talkative species.

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

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European greenfinch adult male winter plumage

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