Goldfinch  (Carduelis carduelis)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This finch is found throughout Britain, and is absent only in moorland and mountainous areas where their foodplants do not occur. They occur in the greatest numbers in the south. A large proportion of the goldfinch population migrates in September and October to spend the winter in mainland Europe (5). This species is found throughout much of western Eurasia (5).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Breeds in mixed woodland, orchards, parks, commons, gardens and pine plantations (2) (3) where there are thistles and other plants that produce seeds (3).

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