Greenfinch

greenfinch garden bird, sunflower chip

The Greenfinch is a stocky, olive-green bird with yellow patches on its wings and tail. Its distinctive wheezing song can often be heard in gardens, parks and woodlands across the UK.

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

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