Carduelis carduelis (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Fringillidae)


Adults

Nest

Young Begging

Resident Nester; Territory: 250m²
4-6 Eggs: June - July; Young: June - August
Migration: March - April (12 Days), September - November (13-18 Days)
Moult: August - September

Habitat:
Meadows

Hedge Rows
Nest:
(2 - 10 m)

Outer Tree Branches
Principal Food:
Asteraceae

Boraginaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Amaranthaceae

Brassicaceae

Dipsacaceae

Lamiaceae

Fabaceae

Onagraceae

Plantaginaceae

Polygonaceae

Ranunculaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Urticaceae

Poaceae

Picea abies

Alnus glutinosa

Insecta
Predators:
Milvus migrans
Falco columbarius Asio otus Strix aluco


Pictures © 2003 J.K. Lindsey

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