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Eurasian Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

Least Concern

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Eurasian Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Carduelis carduelis (Eurasian Goldfinch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ゴシキヒワ

Chinese 红额金翅雀

Spanish Jilguero Europeo

French Chardonneret élégant

German Stieglitz

Portuguese pintassilgo-europeu / pintassilgo

Russian Щегол

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Goldfinch?

The scientific name of Eurasian Goldfinch is Carduelis carduelis. It belongs to the genus Carduelis.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Goldfinch?

Eurasian Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eurasian Goldfinch live?

Eurasian Goldfinch is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Cabo Verde, Denmark, Ecuador, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Eurasian Goldfinch belong to?

Eurasian Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) belongs to the genus Carduelis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fringillidae.

Is Eurasian Goldfinch endangered?

No, Eurasian Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Eurasian Goldfinch belong to?

Eurasian Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Goldfinch?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Goldfinch in the genus Carduelis include Citril Finch, Corsican Finch.