Greenfinch
Chloris chloris
A chunky, greenish finch with flashes of bright yellow on its wings and tail. Males are more vividly coloured, while females are duller. They congregate in flocks outside the breeding season, feeding on seeds in weedy fields or hedges. Around Lihou, they might appear where seed-bearing plants or feeding areas are available.
- Habitat: Gardens, farmland, woodland edges, hedgerows.
- When to See: Year-round
- Diet / Food: Seeds, berries, some insects in summer.
- Length: 15 cm