Johannes D. Mayer
Greenfinch male
The European Greenfinch, or just Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
This bird is widespread throughout Europe, north Africa and south west Asia. It is mainly resident, but some northernmost populations migrate further south. The Greenfinch has also been introduced into both Australia and New Zealand.
Woodland edges, farmland hedges and gardens with relatively thick vegetation are favoured for breeding. It nests in trees or bushes, laying 3-8 eggs. (source: wikipedia.org)
Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. © 2012 Johannes Mayer, All rights reserved.
Featured on the front page of the group Platinum Wildlife March/ April 2012
Winner of the monthly contest of the group Excellence In Avian Photography March 2012 (www.flickr.com/groups/avianexcellence/discuss/72157629124...)
Greenfinch male
The European Greenfinch, or just Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
This bird is widespread throughout Europe, north Africa and south west Asia. It is mainly resident, but some northernmost populations migrate further south. The Greenfinch has also been introduced into both Australia and New Zealand.
Woodland edges, farmland hedges and gardens with relatively thick vegetation are favoured for breeding. It nests in trees or bushes, laying 3-8 eggs. (source: wikipedia.org)
Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. © 2012 Johannes Mayer, All rights reserved.
Featured on the front page of the group Platinum Wildlife March/ April 2012
Winner of the monthly contest of the group Excellence In Avian Photography March 2012 (www.flickr.com/groups/avianexcellence/discuss/72157629124...)