European Greenfinch

Carduelis chloris

(C. c. bilkevitchi)

Armenian Name:	Կանաչ սերինոս

See Plate 55 for European Greenfinch and other similar species

Resident Status:	Year-round resident
Abundance:	Uncommon
Length:	15 cm, Wing Span:24.5-27.5 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 317.
Description:	Bright yellow edges to bases of primaries and tail, and thick pinkish bill.
Adult:	Male: yellow-green overall with bright yellow wing and tail patches, and contrasting pale blue-gray midwing. Female: duller and browner.
Juvenile:	Dull greenish-brown overall with darker streaks; male greener than female.
Similar Species:	Differs from all other finches by yellow wing and tail patches, and lack of wingbars.
Behavior:	Often flies almost vertically to tree canopy when disturbed.
Habitat:	Forest, orchards, parks.
Food:	Seeds and other plant matter.
Nest:	Cup of twigs and other plant parts in tree.
Eggs:	21 mm, 4-6, gray-white, dark spots.