Citril Finch
Carduelis citrinella
The Citril Finch (Carduelis citrinella) is a uncommon finches, euphonias, and alli found in 11 countries, weighing about 12 g. The citril finch, also known as the Alpine citril finch, is a small songbird, a member of the true finch family, Fringillidae.
About the Citril Finch
The citril finch, also known as the Alpine citril finch, is a small songbird, a member of the true finch family, Fringillidae.
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What the Citril Finch sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, Finland.
When to see it
The Citril Finch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in June. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Citril Finch look like?
- The citril finch, also known as the Alpine citril finch, is a small songbird, a member of the true finch family, Fringillidae.
- How big is a Citril Finch?
- The Citril Finch is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see a Citril Finch?
- The Citril Finch occurs in 11 countries, including France, Spain, Switzerland, Andorra and Germany.
- What does a Citril Finch sound like?
- You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Citril Finch on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Citril Finch?
- The Citril Finch is most easily confused with the Grey-crowned Goldfinch, the Corsican Finch and the European Goldfinch.
- Is the Citril Finch endangered?
- The Citril Finch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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