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17 Feb 10 - A group for hobbyists, professional and amateur photographers who love photography and photography of the European Goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) from all over the world and want to see what other people think. We'll have weekly competitions, in a birdly environment. (Maknine, European Goldfinches, Stieglitz, الحسون, jilguero cardellino, pintassilgo, مقنين stieglitz, Stillits, Ohakalind, Fagurígða,Tikli , Chardonneret élégant, Καρδερίνα, Tengelic, Þistilfinka...

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS.... where is everyone from? Gostokom 25 24 months ago
The European Goldfinch and his recognized subspecies Gostokom 0 28 months ago
strange juvinile goldfinchs. Owen Usher, 1999 3 35 months ago
Any chance of a small, tasteful invite (NOT award rubbish) code?! simonglinn 2 39 months ago

About European Goldfinch (Chardonneret, Maknine)

Scientific Name: Carduelis carduelis (Carduelis carduelis britannica is the main sub-species in Australia)
Common Name/s: GOLDFINCH, EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH
Sub Species in country / area of origin: 12
Origin / Distribution: Britain, Europe through to Africa.
Habitat In Wild: Woodlands and has adapted well to urban areas and farmlands.
Status In Wild: Secure.
North Africa Status In Wild: Not secure.
Status In (Australian) Captivity: Common. Has established feral wild populations in some southern Australian States. Carduelis carduelis britannica is the main sub-species in Australia. Goldfinches in Australia may be a mix of 2 or more sub-species.
Age To Sexual Maturity: ?
Best breeding years (estimate): 2nd - 6th , some continue longer.
Lifespan (estimate): Long lived, often more than 10 years.
Sexing: Monomorphic / Dimorphic However not easily sexed. Experience may be necessary.
Mutations: Yes, and hybridizes easily.
Availability: Bird dealers and many pet shops
Temperament: Generally non aggressive. Hardy birds but not a popular bird in aviaries possible due to their low value. Generally do well as one pair of Goldfinches per aviary in a mixed collection. Some people have success with them as a colony. Will damage plants and shrubs in an aviary.

Description Of Adults:
Length: Approx. 115 - 130 mm (or about 5 inches)
Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer photo/s above if available.
Weight: Approx. 15 - 20 gms (or approx. 1/2 - 2/3 oz)

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