Carduelis carduelis (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Fringillidae)


Nest

Young Begging

Resident Nester; Territory: 250m²;
Length: 12cm; Wingspan: 21-25.5cm; Weight: Male 13-20g, Female 13.1-19g;
4-6 Eggs: June - July; Young: June - August;
Migration: March - April (12 Days), September - November (13-18 Days);
Moult: August - September

Biotopes:
Meadows

Hedge Rows
Nest:
(2 - 10 m)

Outer Tree Branches
Principal Food:
Asteraceae

Boraginaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Chenopodium album

Brassicaceae

Dipsacaceae

Lamiaceae

Fabaceae

Onagraceae

Plantaginaceae

Polygonaceae

Ranunculaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Urtica dioica

Poaceae

Picea abies

Alnus glutinosa

Insecta
Predators:
Milvus migrans
Falco columbarius Asio otus Strix aluco


Pictures © 2003 J.K. Lindsey

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