Saturday, June 21, 2014

EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH


152     EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH        Carduelis carduelis

Australia       (152)

Native from w. Europe, n. Africa to c. Asia, introduced into Australia in 1860s. Now range from Brisbane, e ad s. NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and se corner SA. Found grasslands, wastelands, farmland, dunes, beside roads. 12-13.5 cm. Photos taken at Shellharbour, June 2014.





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