Although native to Eurasia, greenfinches have been introduced to parts of South America and Australasia.

Physical Description
Greenfinches are 14cm in length and have a wingspan of 16-18cm. They are large yellow-green finches (females are browner than the males) with yellow edges to the wings and tail. They have a stout bill and pink legs.

Distribution
They range across Europe and Asia.

Habitat
They occupy a range of habitats including woodland, orchards, parks, gardens and farmland hedgerows.

Diet
Greenfinches feed on a variety of seeds including dog's mercury, elm, yew, rose, bramble, chickweed, dandelion and burdock. They occasionally feed on insects and spiders, particularly when feeding nestlings.

Behaviour
They are sociable and are often found in small flocks, sometimes mixed with similar species including sparrows and yellowhammers. They roost communally in hedgerows.

Reproduction
Greenfinches build an untidy nest of sticks lined with feathers, which are often grouped in small colonies. They generally have two broods a year and lay 4-5 eggs.

Conservation status
Greenfinches are not considered to be globally threatened. They are doing well in Britain with a breeding population estimated at 500,000 pairs.

Voice
Greenfinches emit bell-like trills and chirrups, as well as a nasal tswee and chi-chi-chi-chit flight call.