Artist Carel Fabritius (1622–1654)
Title The goldfinch.
Date 1654
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carel_Fabritius_-_The_Goldfinch.jpg

The European goldfinch or goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), is a small passerine bird in the finch family that is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has been introduced to other areas including Australia, New Zealand and Uruguay.