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In
a tree or bush.
Neat nest of roots,grass and cobwebs.
Tree seeds, such as Alder and Birch, and on Thistle,
Teasel
and Dandelion seeds.
It's name comes from the Latin for Thistle, Carduus.
A mixture of red, white and black on the head,
brown body
and bright yellow wing bars.
On closer inspection male Goldfinches
can
often be distinguished by a larger, darker
red mask
that extends just behind the eye.
In females, the red face
does not reach the eye.
12 to 13 cms.
May-July.
5 to 6. Pale blue with reddish markings. |