Greenfinches are very common UK countryside and garden birds. Closely associated with man's activities in Europe, Africa and Asia, they remain a popular visitor to garden bird tables. These colourful and sociable little finches have a short conical and powerful bill for breaking open large seeds. In spring, to show off the yellow feathers amongst the otherwise olive-green colouring, the males perform a wonderful dancing display flight, looking more like butterflies. They also sing a simple but musical song.

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