Oriental Greenfinch
Chloris sinica
The Oriental Greenfinch (Chloris sinica) is a uncommon finches, euphonias, and alli found in 13 countries, weighing about 19 g. The Oriental greenfinch, also known as the grey-capped greenfinch, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae that breeds in broadleaf and conifer woodlands of the East Palearctic.
About the Oriental Greenfinch
The Oriental greenfinch, also known as the grey-capped greenfinch, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae that breeds in broadleaf and conifer woodlands of the East Palearctic.
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How to identify it
The Oriental greenfinch is a medium-sized finch 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in) in length, with a strong bill and a short slightly forked tail. It nests in trees or bushes, laying 3–5 eggs.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Canada.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify an Oriental Greenfinch?
- The Oriental greenfinch is a medium-sized finch 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in) in length, with a strong bill and a short slightly forked tail. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Oriental Greenfinch?
- The Oriental Greenfinch is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
- Where can you see an Oriental Greenfinch?
- The Oriental Greenfinch occurs in 13 countries, including Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Russia.
- What birds look similar to an Oriental Greenfinch?
- The Oriental Greenfinch is most easily confused with the Yellow-breasted Greenfinch, the Black-headed Greenfinch and the Vietnamese Greenfinch.
- Is the Oriental Greenfinch endangered?
- The Oriental Greenfinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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