‘The vibrant charm of the goldfinch: nature's little masterpiece’.
Information about the goldfinch
The goldfinch is a stunning and beautiful species of bird that lives in urban and rural areas around the world. It is also distinguished by its beautiful plumage and song. It also has a medium-sized body, a small head and a short tail. Its feathers come in a variety of colors, and it is distinguished by its ability to imitate the sounds of other animals. The goldfinch is facing environmental challenges around the world, and work is underway to protect it and preserve its natural habitat.
The goldfinch's external characteristics :
Small size and huge body compared to its head: The goldfinch is distinguished by its relatively small size compared with its enormous body. Its length varies between 14 and 18 cm.
Short, strong beak: The goldfinch has a small, strong beak that enables it to feed on seeds and grains and to open the skin of fruit.
Colorful and varied feathers: The goldfinch is characterized by bright and varied feathers ranging from brown, blue, grey and red, extending from the head, back, chest and abdomen.
Unicolored wing cover: The Goldfinch is characterized by the appearance of its wing cover in shades of color ranging from grey to dark brown.
Strong, rounded wings: The goldfinch has strong, rounded wings that enable it to fly quickly and steadily, helping it to get around and move quickly between different places.
A short tail ending in long, round feathers: The Goldfinch has a relatively short tail ending in long, round feathers, giving it a beautiful and distinctive shape.
Feathers on the underside of the chin: The goldfinch has extra feathers on the underside of its chin, forming what is known as the ‘goldfinch chin’, a distinctive feature that sets it apart from other birds.
Strong legs: The goldfinch has strong legs that are suitable for climbing branches and trees, enabling it to reach food, shelter and protection.
Eye color: The goldfinch's eyes are often dark brown, giving it a beautiful, lively appearance.
Beautiful, melodious voice: The goldfinch is considered to be one of the most beautiful and diverse vocal birds in the world. It also has a melodious voice capable of expressing its various feelings such as joy, sadness and astonishment.
The goldfinch's habitat and the environment in which it lives :
The goldfinch is one of the most beautiful birds that lives in a variety of environments around the world. The goldfinch lives in rural areas, forests and gardens, and these places also provide it with abundant food and safe shelter.
The goldfinch lives in small groups of several pairs and builds its nests in dense or tall trees. Throughout the world, the goldfinch feeds on a variety of seeds, cereals and fruit. It has a small beak and strong legs that enable it to extract seeds from various flowers and plants.
Goldfinch coupling :
First, the male goldfinch displays his beautiful feathers and distinctive song to attract the female goldfinch. When the female responds to the male's signals, the pair begin to build their nest together.
The nest is built from twigs, leaves and other plant material. The male and female also cooperate in the construction of the nest, working together to obtain the necessary materials. Once the nest is complete, the female goldfinch begins to lay eggs inside the nest.
The female goldfinch continues to lay eggs for several days, laying an egg almost every day. The female protects the eggs in the nest and maintains the right temperature for them to hatch after a period of 14 to 16 days, after which the eggs hatch and the goldfinch chicks emerge.
The young goldfinch needs care and attention from its parents in the first stage of its life. The female feeds the young with insects and other food she brings along. When the young goldfinches become able to fly, after about 15 days, they leave the nest, but they are dependent on their parents for 3 weeks. After that, the young goldfinches begin their journey into the big wide world and become self-sufficient.
Goldfinch reproduction is a magnificent and amazing process that demonstrates the cooperation and care between pairs. This process gives new life and contributes to the continued existence of this amazing species of bird in the wild throughout the world.
