www.EuropeanGoldfinch.net

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!

FOR MORE EGF FACTS, READ THE FAQ HERE!

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CTfinchforever? Photos?
Finchfriend234
04/18
6:42pm
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.
CTfinchforever
04/19
7:32am
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
04/27
7:15pm
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
04/28
4:22pm
The red face is just to look pretty! :) A natural beauty.
Goldgoddess67
04/29
7:36pm
I agree!
Finchforlife
04/30
6:36am
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
05/01
11:36am
Let’s trade email information, Finchforlife.