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European Greenfinch in its natural habitat
Common rarity

European Greenfinch

Chloris chloris

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StatusIntroduced
RarityCommon
Height16 cm
Weight28 g
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Did You Know?

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"Greenfinches can form massive flocks, with some containing a few hundred birds and some reaching up to 10,000 birds!"

Field Guide

European Greenfinch

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The European greenfinch, introduced to New Zealand in the 1860s, is a stocky finch slightly larger than a house sparrow. It has distinctive green plumage and yellow wing patches, often spotted in gardens and farmlands across the country.

Distribution Map

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Diet

Insects
Insects
Seeds
Seeds
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Flowers and Nectar
Fruit
Fruit
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Other Plant parts Grasses

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