Goldfinch

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The Goldfinch is a strikingly colourful bird, with a bright red face, yellow wing bars, and black and white markings on its wings. Its delightful twittering song is a familiar sound in gardens and hedgerows across the UK.

  • Goldfinches can be seen in the UK all year round, but are most commonly spotted in gardens and parks during the spring and summer months.
  • Goldfinches are part of the bird family Fringillidae, which also includes other finches such as siskins and greenfinches.

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