What is Greenfinch?

Greenfinches are classified as Passerines, a family of birds, which includes a series of Wrens, breeders and Jays, as well as ravens, Shrikes and Crows. In common in the British Isles, the native scope of Greenfinch breeding extends to Europe and parts of Africa and Asia; The relocation expanded the population of birds to North and South America and to Australia. Although the area about the area immediately around her nest and known for the aggressive defense of any feeder who claims his own, Greenfinch is an otherwise social bird and tends to live close to people. Greenfinches are popular as PET birds, because of their small size, coloring and pleasant vocalization.

These small birds have a wingspan not exceeding 10.6 inches (27 cm) and weigh no more than 3.5 ounces (99 grams). Females have grayer color than men who have a clear, yellow-green breast feathers. Young greenfinches look like women, but have less uniform colors. The feather of adult men tends to disappear somewhat in the winter months.

Greenfinch will feed on insects, but prefers seeds that contain most of its diet. During the winter, as natural food supplies will be harder to come, they sometimes flock with other birds and rely more on the feeders filled with people. This reliance on bird feeders can lead to a parasitic disease called trichomoniasis, which disrupts their ability to feed and swallow. According to a 2010 report, Trichomoniasis killed approximately 20 percent of the British Greenfinch population in the five -year period. Greenfinches, however, are not threatened by birds and experts do not expect to happen in the near future.

in the UK are present with trees with Greenfinches. These birds form small nesting colonies in the bushes, shrubs and trees of all varieties. Usually nesting, orchards and gardens, all nearby human population centers. In the ground Greenfinches will nest in hedges and wooded areas. Greenfinches migrate only in areas where winters are particularly serious.

Although the European Greenfinch is the most common, four other varieties are recognized by ornithologists. These are black, Vietnam, yellow breasts and oriental Greenfinches. Each has a slightly different color and habitat. The Greenfinch series with a black head extends from China to Vietnam, while Vietnam Greenfinch is unknown that he inhabits any other country. Oriental and yellow breasts greenfinches produce their homes in several Asian countries, including China, Thailand and India. Those who are introduced to America and Australia are European diversity.