Not listed
Indigenous: European Greenfinch
At a glance
FamilyFinches, Euphonias, and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatInhabits varied wooded and forested habitats, including parks, gardens, and farmland with hedges and scattered trees.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from September to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Francesco Sottile
Range map
Range map
828visible hotspots
40148visible records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Behavior
Forms flocks in autumn and winter, sometimes moving in more open country. Listen for chattering song, interspersed with buzzy “dzweeeeee” calls.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
Queensland
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory