Cosa mangia European Goldfinch?

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Panoramica della dieta

Granivore (primarily seeds, especially thistle and teasel; occasionally insects for nestlings)

Come cerca cibo

Primarily granivorous, specializing in small seeds, particularly those of thistles (Carduus, Cirsium) and teasels (Dipsacus), from which it derives its scientific name 'Carduelis'. It uses its fine, pointed beak to extract seeds from complex seedheads. It also feeds on seeds of dandelions, burdock, birch, alder, and various composites. During the breeding season, nestlings are fed a proportion of insects, such as aphids and small caterpillars.

Quando si nutre

Diurnal.

Esplora European Goldfinch