tags: European Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] European Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, photographed on the University of Helsinki (Helsingin Yliopisto) campus in Kumpula, Helsinki, Finland. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]
Image: GrrlScientist, 3 July 2009 [larger view].
Canon Powershot SX100
Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.
Carduelis chloris.
Greenish back, greyish wings, yellow patch on lower part of wing.
Looks like one, we have them around where I live sometimes. Rarely though.
Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris.
Nice to have a European bird for once - makes it so much easier!