PASSERIFORMES: Fringillidae

Chloris chloris  

Common Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)
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© Larry Dunis 2009
Geelong, VIC (Oct, 2009)

The Common Greenfinch, also known as the European Greenfinch is another import from the northern hemisphere (the name's a bit of a giveaway). Apparently been calling the Antipodes home since the 1880s.

And remember, if European Green you'd better see a doctor.

Common Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)

Common Greenfinch