European Greenfinch Fledgling
Chloris chloris (fledgling)
A fledgling European Greenfinch has left the nest and moves through hedges, gardens, and woodland edges with short flights and clumsy hops. It is still fed by adults for a time while learning to handle seeds with its thickening bill. Its plumage is dull and streaked compared with the adult, giving useful cover while it practices flying. This stage is noisy and active, often using contact calls to keep track of nearby parents.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- European Greenfinch Hatchling
- ?
- European Greenfinch Fledgling
- European Greenfinch