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Chloris chloris
| Size | 15 cm Similar to a House Sparrow but chunkier |
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| Weight | 25–34 g About the weight of a large strawberry |
| Lifespan | 3 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Males are bright olive-green with yellow wing flashes; females are duller, more streaked brown-green |
| Habitat | Woodland edges, hedgerows, parks, gardens — a regular feeder visitor |
| Best time | Year-round; most visible in winter at feeders |
| Conservation | UK: Red LC |
Did you know?
Greenfinch populations collapsed by over 35% between 2005 and 2015 due to a disease called trichomonosis — a parasitic throat infection spread at garden bird feeders
Greenfinch populations collapsed by over 35% between 2005 and 2015 due to a disease called trichomonosis — a parasitic throat infection spread at garden bird feeders
More for experts
Trichomonosis (caused by the protozoan Trichomonas gallinae) was historically a disease of doves and pigeons — it jumped to finches at garden feeders where birds congregate and share contaminated food and water
Often confused with
Siskin (smaller, heavily streaked, yellow-green), Crossbill (crossed bill, no yellow wing flash), Yellowhammer (yellow head, bunting)
Siskin (smaller, heavily streaked, yellow-green), Crossbill (crossed bill, no yellow wing flash), Yellowhammer (yellow head, bunting)