Gray-crowned Goldfinch
Carduelis caniceps
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae
About
The grey-crowned goldfinch, also known as the eastern goldfinch, Himalayan goldfinch or the grey-capped goldfinch is a small passerine bird in the family Fringillidae that is distributed throughout Central Asia and the Himalayas.
Fun Fact
The genus name Carduelis comes from Linnaeus's specific epithet for the European Goldfinch Fringilla carduelis.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet consists mainly of seeds of various flowers, such as thistles, sunflowers, zinnia, chinar and dandelions.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance