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CTfinchforever? Photos? |
ABOUT THE SITE:
This site is dedicated to fans of the European Gold Finch (EGF), or Carduelis carduelis as they are known in the scientific community.
FAQ:
What is a European Gold Finch?
The EGF is a small passerine bird of the finch family. The EGF is approximately 11-13.5 cm (4-5 inches) long and weighs 16 to 22 grams. Sexes are alike, with a red face, black and snowy white heads, brown and white breast upperparts and black wings with yellow flares. They are simply beautiful!
| CTfinchforever 06/06 12:31PM | As you know, Finchfriend234, the finch is hard to capture on film, but I do have many other birds (cardinal, bluejay, etc.) against the backdrop of the Rockies. Would these interest you? What do you have? |
| Goldgoddess67 06/06 12:32PM | Does anyone out there know why the gold finch has a red face? Is it to protect itself from predators? Or just to look pretty for all of us. LOL! |
| Finchfriend234 06/06 12:33PM | The red face is just to look pretty! :) A natural beauty. |
| Goldgoddess67 06/06 12:34PM | I agree! |
| Finchforlife 06/06 12:34PM | As you all should know, calling yourselves FINCH LOVERS… the red face is for mating. The male finch is attracted to it. CTfinchforever, I would like to see some of your other photos. |
| CTfinchforever 06/06 12:35PM | Let’s trade email information, Finchforlife. |
06/06
12:30PM
CTfinchforever. I haven’t made it our West yet, but I hear the goldfinch against the backdrop of the Rockies is breathtaking. Do you have any photos? Maybe we can swap. Let me know.