Goldfinch Stare

August 10, 2010 Seed Bird Feeder

Goldfinch Stare in High Definition Filmed in my garden on 10th May 2009 Video Produced by Goldfinch Garden The goldfinch is one of Britains favourite and most attractive birds. They were once a popular pet due to their colourful plumage and enchanting singing, but now you may spot this little bird swinging on branches or twittering away in your garden. Length: 12cm Wingspan: 21-25.5cm Conservation Status: Green Description: Goldfinches are one of our prettiest birds and easily distinguished by their bright colour scheme and characteristic markings. They have a distinctive red face with a white patch behind the eye and a black crown and nape. They have a yellow wing patch, black tails and a long pointed bill. Female Goldfinch Both sexes look similar but juveniles have a grey-brown spotted plumage and lack the face markings of the adult bird which they acquire in autumn. Nesting: Goldfinches nest in orchards, parks, gardens, villages and anywhere there are tall deciduous trees. They construct their cup shaped nests high in trees and bushes using stems, moss and plant wool and sometimes even decorate the outside of their nests with flowers! They produce 2 broods of 4-6 reddish patterned eggs which they incubate for 12-13 days. Feeding: Outside of breeding season goldfinches form nomadic flocks, called charms and these charms are often spotted feeding in fields and on road verges. They love seeds, buds, insects, dandelions, burdock and thistles in particular, and use their

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Comments (11)

 

  1. adonajiljas says:

    hi does any one know guys where they sale this types of birds in new york city?because i come from europe and i am living here in ny but i would like to buy one but the think is i don’t know where they sale it if some one know plz tell me thaanks!

  2. featheredfriends1 says:

    great footage!

  3. pearlycarole says:

    Another beautiful video – it’s an honour to be able to see wildlife this close up – but I would say to adonajiljas, please don’t buy one – they should be free to enjoy their lives naturally :)

  4. GoldfinchGarden says:

    You are so right Carole. If there is one thing I hate to see it is birds in cages.
    Thanks for watching and commenting on my video.

  5. simbirdcom says:

    Super video ~ the colours and HD are great to see :-)

  6. aquariosmaster says:

    I love this bird!

  7. aquariosmaster says:

    Que semente é esta?

  8. GoldfinchGarden says:

    A semente é corações de girassol

  9. Velasca says:

    He looks in great condition

  10. aguilonmontenegro says:

    How do u know if its a male or a female?

  11. hats shopping says:

    I does any one know guys where they sale this types of birds in new york city?because i come from europe and i am living here in ny but i would like to buy one but the think is i don’t know where they sale it if some one know plz tell me thaanks!

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