Chinese greenfinch
bird
Also known as: Carduelis sinica, Oriental greenfinch
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The Chinese greenfinch, also known as the Oriental greenfinch (Carduelis sinica), is a small, greenish bird belonging to the songbird family Fringillidae. It is characterized by yellow in its wings and tail and is a common dooryard bird in Japan. Greenfinches are sociable seedeaters with trilling and twittering calls, and they typically nest in evergreen trees. The European greenfinch (C. chloris) is another species within this genus, measuring about 14 cm (5.5 inches) and has been introduced to Australia.1
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