European Goldfinch


European Goldfinch in farmland on Sandy Point Road

COMMON NAME: European Goldfinch

CATEGORIES: Bush Farmland

These small birds were introduced into Australia in the 1860s.

The male has an eye catching red face, while both sexes have yellow flashes on their wings.

They are usually seen in flocks.

You are most likely to see them in the farmland surrounding the village.

They particularly like to feed on the weed Scotch thistle. 

*These Local Notes are provided by
Leanne Cusack & Diane Carpenter


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GALLERY photos taken in and around Sandy Point & Shallow Inlet.

*Photographed by Leanne Cusack (unless otherwise credited)


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