Mystery bird: European goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis | @GrrlScientist

Despite being widespread in much of Europe, English mystery bird is not native to the Old World

Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis
, photographed at Headingley, in the suburbs of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England (British Isles).

Image: Lara Nouri, 10 March 2012 (with permission for

GrrlScientist / Guardian

use only

) [velociraptorise].

Nikon D90, 1/1250 sec, f/5.3, 240mm, ISO: 400

question:

Despite being widespread in much of Europe, English mystery bird is not native to the Old world. Where was he born? How did you come to England? Can you identify this mystery bird taxonomic family and species?

response:

is an adult Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

, family member finches, Fringillidae, which are widespread throughout the northern hemisphere.

Regarding this issue now, I am completely confused as to what I was trying to get him to ask. I will give points petulant can suss the meaning of this question, or can think of slapstick comedy routine better than regale us with everything while I headdesk my evening.

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