Scientific facts Scientific name Serinus serinus Mass 11 g (Adult) Higher classification Serinus Rank Species Image Source Description The European serin is a minor short-tailed bird, 11–12 cm in measurement. The higher parts are dark-marked greyish lime with a creamy rump. The beige breast and snowy belly are also deeply marked. The male has a […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name European Greenfinch Scientific Name Chloris chloris Lifespan Over 7.5 Years Size 5.9 inches Mass 0.49 – 0.67 oz Habitat Terrestrial/artificial shrubland, forest Range Europe, west Asia, north Africa, Argentina, Uruguay, New Zealand, Australia Information & Physical Appearance Image Source Scientifically referred to as Chloris chloris, the European greenfinch belongs to the […] More
Scientific Facts Scientific name: Haematospiza sipahi Rank: Species Higher classification: Haematospiza Image Source Description The dazzlingly red male is appropriately named and unique. The female and young are cloudier, but still familiar with general greenish-yellow characters, a creamy rump, and a dense pinkish bill. Scarlet finches are likewise colored general; nonetheless, they have a lesser […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Twite Scientific Name: Linaria flavirostris Life Span: 2-3 years (in the wild) Size: 5.1 to 5.3 inches Habitat: Moorlands, coastal wetlands Country of Origin: European countries Physical Description Image Source The twite also called the Pennine finch, is among the most endangered birds in the United Kingdom. The South Pennines and […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Red Siskin Scientific Name Spinus cucullatus Lifespan 4 – 8 Years Size 3.9 inches Mass 9 grams Habitat Forest edges, grasslands with shrubs and trees, open country Range Northern South America Information & Physical Appearance Image Source Scientifically referred to as Spinus cucullatus, the red siskin is a small-sized, vividly colored […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Eurasian Siskin Scientific Name Spinus spinus Lifespan 13 Years Size 4.3 – 4.9 inches Mass 0.35 – 0.63 oz. Habitat Coniferous and mixed woodland Range Europe, Asia, north of Africa Information & Physical Appearance Image Source Scientifically referred to as Spinus spinus, the Eurasian siskin is a small-sized passerine bird. It belongs […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Eurasian Bullfinch Scientific Name Pyrrhula pyrrhula Lifespan 12 Years Size 15 – 17 cm. Mass 23 – 24 grams Habitat Mixed and coniferous woodlands, gardens, parklands, orchards Range Temperate Asia, Europe Information & Physical Description Image Source Scientifically referred to as Pyrrhula pyrrhula, the Eurasian bullfinch is also known as common […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name European goldfinch Scientific Name Carduelis carduelis Lifespan 8 – 12 Years Size 4.7 – 5.1 inches Mass 0.49 – 0.67 oz. Habitat Partially wooded, open lowlands; parks, grasslands Origin Western Asia, Europe, North Africa Information & Physical Description Image Source It was all the way back in 1555 when the European […] More
Scientific Facts Scientific name Carpodacus erythrinus Mass 24 g Rank Species Family Fringillidae Image Source Description The common rosefinch is 13–15 cm (5.1–5.9 in) in measurement. It has a stout and tapering bill. The matured male has vivid rosy-carmine cranium, breast, and rear; heavy bill; dim brown wings with 2 indistinct bars, besides a snowy […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Purple finch Scientific Name: Carpodacus purpureus Life Span: 12 to 14 years Size: 5 to 6 inches Habitat: Forests and suburban areas Country of Origin: Europe and America Physical Description Image Source The is a beautiful and colorful bird. It has red, raspberry, purple, pink, wine, and rose tints to its […] More
Scientific facts Scientific name Linaria cannabina Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Order Passeriformes Image Source Description The common linnet is a thin bird with an extended tail. The upper portions are russet, the throat is tarnished snowy, and the bill is grey. The summer male has a grey nape, pink head-patch besides redbreast. Females and new […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Pine Siskin Scientific Name: Spinus Pinus Length: 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 inches) Life Span: About 10 years Clutch Size: 3 to 5 eggs Habitat: Mixed forests, meadows, woody pastures, grasslands Country of Origin: United States, Canada, Mexico Physical Description Image Source At first glance, these birds look like […] More