English: European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
Date 1883
Source "Familiar Wild Birds" Walter Swaysland, 1883, Cassell & Co, London
Author Eliza Turck (1832 - 1891)
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carduelis_carduelis01.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.