Deutsch: Rosenstück mit Stieglitz und Vogelnest, signiert Jos. Lauer, Öl auf Leinwand, 34 x 42 cm
Date before 1881
Source http://www.dorotheum.com/
Author Josef Lauer (1818–1881)
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Josef_Lauer_Rosenst%C3%BCck_mit_Stieglitz_und_Vogelnest.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.