European goldfinch. Greek: καρδερίνα. Plimiri, April 2022.
Resident, fairly common in small numbers. Length 12-13 cm, wingspan 21-24 cm. Sexes similar. Distinctive red face, black and yellow wings. Diverse open areas, roadsides with thistles. Feeds mainly on seeds, also takes insects. Nests in trees. Melodious song with twitters and trills.